JP2021171521A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To increase interest.SOLUTION: A game machine can simultaneously execute a first special symbol variation game and a second special symbol variation game. When a value counted by a main CPU reaches a predetermined value, the game machine is controlled from a non-time-shortening state to a time-shortening state. In the time-shortening state, it is recommended to shoot a game ball at a second shooting intensity. During the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the second special symbol variation game being executed ends before the first special symbol variation game being executed ends. When the value counted by the main CPU reaches a predetermined value on the basis of the end of the second special symbol variation game, a notification recommending that a game ball be shot at the second shooting intensity is executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines, such as the gaming machines described in Patent Document 1, are in a time-saving state in which the fluctuation time of a special symbol is shortened as compared with the non-time-saving state (normal state) after the end of a big hit game. There is something to be controlled. In such a gaming machine, the time saving state is configured to be more advantageous to the player than the non-time saving state in order to improve the interest.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2019-115547

Nowadays, it is desired to improve the interest of gaming machines that can be controlled in such a short time state by further devising them.
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

A gaming machine that solves the above problems is always open in a gaming machine that can execute a symbol variation game and can give a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery. The first start port, the second start port that is opened when the opening / closing member operates in the open state, the launch operation means that can launch the game ball toward the game area of the game board, and the game state. The state control means to be controlled, the counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game, and the notification means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing operating means are provided, and the first starting port is of the firing operating means. It is possible to enter the ball by setting the launch intensity to the first launch intensity, and the second starting port can enter the ball by setting the launch intensity of the launch operation means to the second launch intensity. The state control means can control a non-probability fluctuation state, a probability fluctuation state different from the non-probability fluctuation state, a non-time reduction state, and a time reduction state different from the non-time reduction state. In the non-time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the first firing intensity, while in the time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the second firing intensity, and the counting means. The value counted by is set to an initial value based on the jackpot game being given, and the counting means counts based on the end of the symbol variation game in the non-probability variation state, and the symbol variation. The game includes a first special symbol variation game that can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port, and a second game that can be executed when the game ball enters the second start port. There is a special symbol variation game, and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed at the same time, and when the value counted by the counting means becomes a predetermined value, Controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, during the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the first special symbol variation game being executed is being executed before the end. When the second special symbol variation game ends and the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the end of the second special symbol variation game, the game ball is launched with the second firing intensity. The gist is that the notification that recommends this is executed.

Regarding the game machine, during the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the first special symbol variation game being executed before the execution of the second special symbol variation game is completed. Is finished, and when the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the end of the first special symbol variation game, a notification recommending that the game ball be fired at the second firing intensity is executed. It should be done.

The game machine is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, the effect includes a notice effect executed according to the result of the jackpot lottery, and the effect executing means is the first in the non-time saving state. 1 The advance notice effect can be executed during the execution of the special symbol change game, the first special symbol change game and the second special symbol change game are being executed, and the advance notice effect is being executed. The value counted by the counting means is calculated based on the end of the second special symbol variation game being executed before the end of the first special symbol variation game being executed and the end of the second special symbol variation game. When the predetermined value is reached, the advance notice effect being executed may be continuously executed, and a notification recommending that the game ball be launched at the second firing intensity may be executed.

According to the present invention, it is possible to improve the interest.

Front view of a pachinko machine. Front view of the game board. The figure which shows the type of a jackpot. (A) and (b) are an area in which the specific symbol related to the first specific symbol variation game in the effect display device is displayed and an area in which the specific symbol related to the second specific symbol variation game in the effect display device is displayed. The figure which shows. A block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko machine. The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern table. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing fluctuation patterns. (A) and (b) are diagrams showing fluctuation patterns. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing a special symbol start process. A flowchart showing a state setting process. A flowchart showing a special symbol end process. (A) to (f) are diagrams showing an example of the display contents of the effect display device when the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed. A timing chart showing an example in which the time saving state is controlled based on the end of the first special symbol variation game, and the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed. A timing chart showing an example in which the second special symbol variation game is controlled to a time saving state based on the end of the game, and the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed. A timing chart showing an example in which the time saving state is controlled based on the end of the first special symbol variation game, and the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed. A timing chart showing an example in which the second special symbol variation game is controlled to a time saving state based on the end of the game, and the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the gaming machine will be described. In the present specification, the upper, lower, left, right, front (front), and rear (back) indicate the respective directions when viewed from the player.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine includes a frame body 11. The frame body 11 includes an outer frame 12, an inner frame 13, and a front frame 14. The outer frame 12 is fixed to the installation equipment (so-called island equipment). The middle frame 13 is supported so as to be openable and closable on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12. A game board unit including the game board 20 is fixed to the middle frame 13. The front frame 14 is supported on the front side of the middle frame 13 so as to cover the front surface of the game board 20 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 14 is supported by a protective glass that covers the entire opening 14a of the front frame 14 and protects the game board 20. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the middle frame 13 and the front frame 14 are supported by the outer frame 12 so as to be openable and closable.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a firing handle 16 on the front side of the front frame 14. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, a game ball as a game medium is launched with a strength corresponding to the operation amount (rotation amount) of the launch handle 16. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that the firing intensity can be adjusted by operating the firing handle 16. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a game ball with the adjusted firing intensity by adjusting the firing intensity by operating the firing handle 16. In the following description, the firing intensity adjusted by the operation of the firing handle 16 may be referred to as "launching intensity of the launching handle 16" or "launching intensity of the game ball". In the present embodiment, the launch handle 16 corresponds to a launch operation means capable of launching a game ball toward the game area 21 (shown in FIG. 2) of the game board 20.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a decorative lamp 17 on the front side of the front frame 14. The decorative lamp 17 executes an effect of turning on, blinking, and extinguishing the built-in light emitting body (hereinafter, referred to as a light emitting effect). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a speaker 18 that outputs sound on the front side of the front frame 14. The speaker 18 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a sound effect) for outputting sounds such as a human voice, sound effects, and music. In the present embodiment, the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 function as effect execution means for executing the effect.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is defined on the front side of the game board 20 when viewed from the front. The game board 20 includes a guide passage 21a that guides the game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 to the game area 21. The game board 20 includes a return prevention valve 21b that prevents the game ball launched into the game area 21 from returning to the guide passage 21a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 16 is guided by the guide passage 21a, passes through the reverse return prevention valve 21b located at the most downstream of the guide passage 21a, and reaches the game area 21. Then, the game ball that has reached the game area 21 flows down the game area 21.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an information display panel 22. The information display panel 22 includes a first special symbol display unit 22a. The first special symbol display unit 22a displays a first special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a first special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the first special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The information display panel 22 includes a second special symbol display unit 22b. The second special symbol display unit 22b displays a second special symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a second special game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the second special symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. In the following description, the first special game and the second special game may be collectively referred to as a "special symbol variation game" or a "special game". As described above, the special game includes a first special game and a second special game. The special game corresponds to a symbol variation game. The special symbol is a symbol for notifying the result of the internal lottery described later. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the symbol variation game.

In the present specification, the "variable display" means a state in which the type of the displayed symbol changes with the passage of time. In the present specification, the "fixed stop display" means a state in which the symbol is definitively stopped and displayed, and the type of the displayed symbol does not change. The special symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the special symbol display units 22a and 22b include a large hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and an outlier symbol. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the jackpot. When the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the player can recognize the small hit. In the special game, when the out-of-order symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the player can recognize the out-of-order.

In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are configured to be executable at the same time. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the second special game even while the first special game is being executed, and is capable of executing the first special game even while the second special game is being executed. It is configured. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, both the first special game and the second special game may be executed in parallel.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won, the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the jackpot game is generated (granted). That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to grant a jackpot game when the jackpot lottery is won (when the jackpot is won in the jackpot lottery). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small hit lottery is won, the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, and then the small hit game is generated (granted).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game, and the second special game ends. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game is played. finish. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the missed symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game, and the first special game is played. finish. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first special game during the execution of the second special game, the second special game is not ended and the execution of the second special game is continued. .. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the outlier symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second special game during the execution of the first special game, the first special game does not end and the execution of the first special game is continued. NS.

The information display panel 22 includes a first special hold display unit 22c. The first special hold display unit 22c determines the number of times the execution of the first special game is held (hereinafter referred to as the first special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable. The information display panel 22 includes a second special hold display unit 22d. The second special hold display unit 22d determines the number of times the execution of the second special game is held (hereinafter referred to as the second special hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. Display recognizable.

The information display panel 22 is provided with a normal symbol display unit 22e. The normal symbol display unit 22e displays a normal symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game) in which a predetermined symbol is variablely displayed and finally the normal symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed. The normal symbols that can be fixedly stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display unit 22e include at least a normal hit symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit and a normal symbol that is displayed as a fixed stop in the case of a normal hit. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the ordinary hit lottery is won, the ordinary hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the ordinary game, and then the ordinary hit game is generated (granted) after the end of the ordinary hit ordinary game. Further, the information display panel 22 is provided with a normal hold display unit 22f. The normal hold display unit 22f recognizablely displays the number of normal games whose execution is held (hereinafter referred to as the normal hold number) because the start condition is satisfied but the execution condition is not yet satisfied. ..

The information display panel 22 includes a firing intensity notification lamp 22g. The emission intensity notification lamp 22g is composed of one light emitting body (LED or the like). The firing intensity notification lamp 22g of the present embodiment is configured to be able to notify the firing intensity of the firing handle 16. Specifically, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g notifies that the game ball is fired (so-called right-handed) by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger by turning on the lamp. Further, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g notifies that the game ball is fired (so-called left-handed) by adjusting the firing intensity to be weaker by turning off the light.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a center frame 23 with various decorations in the substantially center of the gaming area 21 of the gaming board 20. The center frame 23 includes an opening 23a. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an effect display device 25. For example, the effect display device 25 may be a display device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display. The effect display device 25 includes a display area 25r on which an image is displayed. The effect display device 25 is assembled to the game board 20 so that the player can visually recognize the display area 25r through the opening 23a of the center frame 23. The effect display device 25 executes an effect (hereinafter, referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating a predetermined character or character. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 functions as an effect execution means for executing the effect.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting port 26. The first starting port 26 is located below the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The first starting port 26 is always open so that a game ball can enter the ball. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first starting sensor SE1 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first starting port 26. For example, in the first starting port 26, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 (discharging from the game board 20 to the outside) is continuously provided, and the first starting sensor is provided in the ball passage. SE1 is arranged. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1, the start condition of the first special game can be satisfied and the prize ball payout condition is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first start sensor SE1 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, three game balls are given as prize balls. In the present embodiment, the first special game can be executed when the game ball enters the first starting port 26.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second starting sensor SE2 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second starting port 27. For example, in the second starting port 27, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided, and the second starting sensor SE2 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2, the start condition of the second special game can be satisfied, and the payout condition of the prize ball is satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second start sensor SE2 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, one game ball is given as the prize ball. As described above, in the present embodiment, the second special game can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port 27. The second starting port 27 has a first variable member 28 as an opening / closing member. The first variable member 28 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting port 27 and in a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter the second starting port 27. .. The first variable member 28 operates by receiving power from the first actuator A1 (shown in FIG. 5). When the first variable member 28 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second starting port 27. When the first variable member 28 is closed, the game ball is not allowed to enter the second starting port 27. Hereinafter, when the first variable member 28 is in the open state, it is indicated that "the second start port 27 is opened", and when the first variable member 28 is in the closed state, "the second start port 27 is closed". May be indicated. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a starting port into which the gaming ball can enter. The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a first starting port 26 that is always open and a second starting port 27 that is opened when the opening / closing member operates in the open state.

In the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the first starting port 26 and the starting conditions of the first special game are satisfied, the big hit lottery is performed, but the small hit lottery is not performed. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball enters the second starting port 27 and the starting conditions of the second special game are satisfied, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is not won, a small hit lottery is performed. A winning lottery will be held.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first large winning opening 29. The first prize opening 29 is located on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a first count sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the first grand prize opening 29. For example, in the first prize opening 29, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided, and the first count sensor SE3 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the first count sensor SE3 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 15 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. The first large winning opening 29 has a second variable member 30. The second variable member 30 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the first large winning opening 29 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered in the first large winning opening 29. Is. The second variable member 30 operates by receiving power from the second actuator A2 (shown in FIG. 5). When the second variable member 30 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the first large winning opening 29. When the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, the ball of the game ball is not allowed to enter the first large winning opening 29. Hereinafter, when the second variable member 30 is in the open state, it is indicated that "the first large winning opening 29 is opened", and when the second variable member 30 is in the closed state, "the first large winning opening 29 is closed". Will be done. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second major winning opening 31. The second big winning opening 31 is located in the lower right of the center frame 23 in the game area 21. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a second count sensor SE4 (shown in FIG. 5) that detects a gaming ball that has entered the second major winning opening 31. For example, a ball passage for guiding the entered game ball to the back side of the game board 20 is continuously provided in the second large winning opening 31, and a second count sensor SE4 is arranged in the ball passage. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4, the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied. When the game ball is detected by the second count sensor SE4 and the conditions for paying out the prize ball are satisfied, 15 game balls are awarded as the prize ball. The second large winning opening 31 has a third variable member 32. The third variable member 32 can operate in an open state in which the game ball can be entered into the second large winning opening 31 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot be entered into the second large winning opening 31. Is. The third variable member 32 operates by receiving power from the third actuator A3 (shown in FIG. 5). When the third variable member 32 is in the open state, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31. When the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, the entry of the game ball into the second large winning opening 31 is not allowed. Hereinafter, when the third variable member 32 is in the open state, it is indicated that "the second large winning opening 31 is opened", and when the third variable member 32 is in the closed state, "the second large winning opening 31 is closed". Will be done. "

The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a gate 33. The gate 33 is on the right side of the center frame 23 in the game area 21, and is located above the second starting opening 27, the first winning opening 29, and the second winning opening 31. The gate 33 is always open with an open gate opening so that a game ball can enter the gate 33. A gate sensor SE5 (shown in FIG. 5) is provided at the gate opening to detect a game ball that enters and passes through. When the game ball is detected by the gate sensor SE5, the start condition of the normal game can be satisfied.

Next, in the present embodiment, the route through which the game ball flows down will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above has a plurality of routes according to the firing intensity of the gaming ball as a route through which the gaming ball flows down in the gaming area 21. The route through which the game ball flows down can also be grasped as an area in which the game ball flows down. The plurality of routes include a first route R1 in which the game ball flows down on the left side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25) and a second route in which the game ball flows down on the right side of the center frame 23 (effect display device 25). There is R2. In the following description, the area located on the left side of the center line CL that bisects the game area 21 to the left and right when the game board 20 is viewed from the front is referred to as the left side area R1a, and is located on the right side of the center line CL. The region is shown as the right region R2a. The path through which the game ball flows down the left side region R1a corresponds to the first path R1, and the path through which the game ball flows down in the right side region R2a corresponds to the second path R2.

By operating the firing handle 16 to adjust the firing intensity, the player hits the game ball into the left side region R1a and the right side region R2a, and hits the first starting port 26, the second starting port 27, and the first grand prize. It is possible to insert a game ball into the mouth 29, the second large winning mouth 31, and the gate 33. Specifically, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be weak (so-called left-handed), the game ball is likely to be guided down to the left side region R1a and may enter the first starting port 26. There is. On the other hand, when the game ball is launched by adjusting the firing intensity to be stronger (so-called right-handed), the game ball is easily guided down to the right region R2a, and the second starting port 27 and the first winning opening 29, There is a possibility of entering the second big winning opening 31 and the gate 33. Therefore, the first path R1 has the first starting port 26, and the second path R2 has the second starting port 27, the first big winning opening 29, the second big winning opening 31, and the gate 33. I can say.

In the present embodiment, the game ball can enter the first starting port 26 when flowing down the first path R1. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the second path R2, it is difficult (or not) to enter the first starting port 26. Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the second path R2, it is possible to enter the second starting port 27, the first big winning opening 29, the second big winning opening 31, and the gate 33. .. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the game ball flows down the first path R1, it is difficult (or entered) to enter the second starting port 27, the first winning opening 29, the second winning opening 31, and the gate 33. Do not ball). In the following description, firing the game ball at a firing strength at which the game ball is fired so as to flow down the first path R1 among the firing strengths of the game ball may be referred to as “left-handed”. In the present embodiment, the left-handed launch intensity corresponds to the first launch intensity. Further, among the firing intensities of the gaming ball, launching the gaming ball at the firing intensity at which the gaming ball is launched so as to flow down the second path R2 may be referred to as "right-handed". In the present embodiment, the right-handed firing intensity corresponds to the second firing intensity. As described above, the first starting port 26 can enter the ball by setting the firing intensity of the firing handle 16 to the first firing strength. Further, the second starting port 27, the first large winning opening 29, the second large winning opening 31, and the gate 33 can be entered by setting the firing intensity to the second firing intensity.

In the right side region R2a, the gate 33 is arranged upstream of the second route R2 from the second starting port 27, the first winning opening 29, and the second winning opening 31. In the right side region R2a, the first winning opening 29 is arranged upstream of the second starting opening 27 and the second winning opening 31 in the second path R2. In the right side region R2a, the second starting port 27 is arranged upstream of the second path R2 from the second winning opening 31.

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a non-probability fluctuation state and a probability fluctuation state as gaming states in which the jackpot probabilities differ. The jackpot probability is the probability of winning a jackpot in a jackpot lottery conducted as an internal lottery. The probability fluctuation state is a gaming state in which the jackpot probability is higher than that of the non-probability fluctuation state. In the probability fluctuation state, the possibility of winning a big hit is higher than in the non-probability fluctuation state.

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of winning a big hit (probability of winning a big hit lottery) differs depending on which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state, but the first start port 26 and the second start port 27 The probability of winning a big hit does not differ depending on which of the two balls is used as an opportunity. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of winning a small hit (probability of winning a small hit lottery) does not differ depending on which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-time saving state and a time saving state as game states in which the fluctuation time of at least the second special game is different among the first special game and the second special game. The time saving state is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of at least the second special game among the first special game and the second special game is shorter (or is likely to be shorter) than the non-time saving state. Note that "at least the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened (or tends to be shortened)" does not mean that the fluctuation time of the second special game is always short, but the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. In some cases, it may be longer, and it is intended that the average time of the fluctuation time of the second special game is shortened. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time is shorter (or more likely to be shorter) in both the first special game and the second special game than in the time saving state and the non-time saving state. ).

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled in the non-time saving state exceeds a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 4 minutes or 8 minutes). Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled in the non-time saving state is 10 minutes in the case of a small hit and in the case of a miss. Further, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled in the non-time saving state is 5 minutes in the case of a big hit. For example, the fluctuation time of the second special game when controlled to the non-time reduction state may not exceed a predetermined fluctuation time (for example, 1 minute) only when a big hit occurs.

On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the time is controlled to be shortened does not exceed the predetermined fluctuation time. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the time is controlled to be shortened is 1 second in the case of a small hit. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the time is controlled to be shortened is any of 3 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds in the case of an outlier. In the present embodiment, the fluctuation time of the second special game when the time is controlled to be shortened is either 30 seconds or 60 seconds in the case of a big hit. As described above, in the present embodiment, the time saving state is a gaming state in which the fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter (or is likely to be shorter) than in the non-time saving state.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 has a non-open extension state and an open extension state as game states in which the opening times of the first variable member 28 are different when a normal hit game occurs. The open extension state is a gaming state in which the opening time of the first variable member 28 is longer than that in the non-opening extension state when a normal hit game occurs. In the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state. That is, the open extension state has a higher advantage in opening and closing the first variable member 28 as the opening / closing member than the non-open extension state. Incidentally, as a method of changing the opening time of the first variable member 28 when the normal hit game occurs, a method of changing the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game, or a method of changing the number of times the first variable member 28 is opened in one normal hit game, There are methods such as different opening times when the first variable member 28 is in the open state and the total opening time when the first variable member 28 is in the open state in one normal hit game.

In addition, as the gaming state, a gaming state in which the winning probabilities of the ordinary winning lottery are different may be controllable. For example, the normal hit probability fluctuation state and the normal hit non-probability fluctuation state can be controlled as a game state, and the normal hit probability fluctuation state is won in the normal hit lottery as compared with the normal hit non-probability fluctuation state. It may be in a gaming state with a high probability of playing. Further, it may be configured to be controlled to the normal hit probability fluctuation state when controlled to the open extension state, and to be controlled to the normal hit non-probability fluctuation state when controlled to the non-open extension state.

Further, as the game state, a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is different may be controllable. For example, the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state may be controlled as a game state, and the normal shortened state may be a game state in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is likely to be shorter than that of the non-normal shortened state. Note that "the fluctuation time of a normal game tends to be short" does not mean that the fluctuation time of a normal game is always short, and that the fluctuation time of a normal game may be short or long. It is intended that the average time of fluctuation time of a normal game is shortened.

The gaming states controlled by the pachinko gaming machine 10 include "non-probability fluctuation state, non-time reduction state, non-open extension state", "non-probability fluctuation state, time reduction state, open extension state", and "probability fluctuation". There are "state, time saving state, open extension state" and "probability fluctuation state, time saving state, non-opening extension state". In the following description, the "game state controlled to the non-probability fluctuation state, non-time saving state, and non-open extension state" is controlled to "normally low probability state", "non-probability fluctuation state, time reduction state, and open extension state". The "game state" may be referred to as a "specific low probability state". Further, in the following description, the "game state controlled by the probability fluctuation state, the time reduction state, and the open extension state" is controlled to the "specific high accuracy state", the "probability fluctuation state, the time reduction state, and the non-open extension state". The "state" may be referred to as a "special state". That is, in the present embodiment, the gaming state includes a normal low probability state, a specific low probability state, a specific high probability state, and a special state. The special state in this embodiment is also referred to as a small hit rush (small hit RUSH) or a small hit rush state.

Next, the jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of types of jackpot symbols as jackpot symbols of special symbols. The plurality of types of jackpot symbols are classified into a first jackpot symbol, a second jackpot symbol, and a third jackpot symbol. Each type of jackpot is defined for each of the plurality of types of jackpot symbols. Specifically, the first jackpot symbol is defined as the first jackpot, the second jackpot symbol is defined as the second jackpot, and the third jackpot symbol is defined as the third jackpot. Hereinafter, the jackpot game based on the first jackpot is referred to as "first jackpot game", the jackpot game based on the second jackpot is referred to as "second jackpot game", and the jackpot game based on the third jackpot is referred to as "third jackpot game".

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won and the first jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, the first jackpot game is subsequently generated (granted). That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol is the first jackpot symbol, the first jackpot game is generated after the end of the special game that is the first jackpot. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won and the second jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game targeted for the winning, the second jackpot game is subsequently generated. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol is the second jackpot symbol, the second jackpot game is generated after the end of the special game that is the second jackpot. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot lottery is won and the third jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game to be won, the third jackpot game is subsequently generated. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the jackpot lottery is won and the jackpot symbol is the third jackpot symbol, the third jackpot game is generated after the end of the special game that is the third jackpot.

In the jackpot game, first, an opening effect is performed to notify the start of the jackpot game over a predetermined opening period. In the big hit game, a round game is performed in which the first big winning opening 29 is opened after the opening production is completed. The round game is performed up to a predetermined maximum number of times. In one round game, the first large winning opening 29 is the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls is entered, or the second open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit time elapses. Will be released until is established. In the round game, a round effect is performed. Then, in the jackpot game, when the final round game is completed, an ending effect is performed to notify the end of the jackpot game over a predetermined ending period. The jackpot game ends with the end of the ending effect.

As shown in FIG. 3, the number of round games (indicated as the number of rounds in FIG. 3) is defined for each jackpot. Specifically, in the first big hit, "10 times" is set as the number of round games. Further, in the second big hit and the third big hit, "4 times" is set as the number of round games.

For each jackpot, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is defined. Specifically, the first jackpot is defined to control the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed to a special state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the special state, the special state ends when the end condition of the special state is satisfied. The end condition of the special state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a jackpot game occurs after being controlled to a special state, the special state ends. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the special state does not end even if the small hit lottery is won while the special state is controlled.

The second big hit is defined to control the game state after the big hit game to a specific high accuracy state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends when the end condition of the specific high accuracy state is satisfied. The end condition of the specific high accuracy state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit game occurs after being controlled to the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the specific high accuracy state does not end even if the small hit lottery is won while the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the specific high accuracy state.

The third big hit is defined to control the game state after the big hit game to a specific low probability state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after being controlled to the specific low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state ends when the end condition of the specific low accuracy state is satisfied. The end condition of the specific low probability state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the big hit lottery is won. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when a big hit game occurs after being controlled to the specific low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state ends. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the specific low probability state does not end even if the small hit lottery is won while the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to the specific low probability state.

Further, the end condition of the specific low probability state includes an end condition that is satisfied when the special game is executed 100 times without the big hit game occurring after the end of the third big hit game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed 100 times without the big hit game occurring after the end of the third big hit game, the specific low probability state ends and the normal low probability state is controlled. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed 100 times without the big hit game occurring after the end of the third big hit game, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled from the time saving state to the non-time saving state and is in the open extension state. It is controlled to the non-open extension state.

Next, the small hit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
In the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened, and the ball of the game ball is allowed to enter the second big winning opening 31. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 is opened in a predetermined opening mode. In the small hit game, the second large winning opening 31 satisfies the first open game end condition in which a predetermined upper limit number of game balls enters, or the second open game end condition in which the predetermined upper limit time elapses. Until then, it is opened in a predetermined opening mode. For example, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened in the "opening mode of opening for 0.6 seconds, closing for 0.5 seconds, and then opening for 1.2 seconds". As described above, in the small hit game, the second big winning opening 31 is opened at least once for a time when it is easy to put the game ball into the second big winning opening 31. As described above, in the big hit game, the first big winning opening 29 is opened to allow the ball to enter the first big winning opening 29, while in the small hit game, the second big winning opening is allowed. When the 31 is opened, the game ball is allowed to enter the second large winning opening 31.

Here, the transition of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to shift the gaming state when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed a predetermined number of times without the jackpot game occurring after the jackpot game is completed. ing. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific low probability state when the 900th special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed without the jackpot game occurring after the jackpot game is completed. It is configured to. As described above, after the jackpot game is completed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to one of a special state, a specific high probability state, and a specific low probability state based on the type of big hit. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a special state after the end of the first jackpot game, and continues in the special state until the jackpot game occurs. Since the special state is a probability fluctuation state, the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state cannot be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the special game is executed 900 times without the big hit game occurring after the end of the first big hit game, it is not controlled to the specific low accuracy state. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific high-accuracy state after the end of the second jackpot game, and continues in the specific high-accuracy state until the jackpot game occurs. Since the specific high probability state is the probability fluctuation state, the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state cannot be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko game machine 10, even if the special game is executed 900 times without the big hit game occurring after the end of the second big hit game, it is not controlled to the specific low accuracy state.

On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to a specific low accuracy state after the end of the third big hit game, and continues the specific low accuracy state until the big hit game is generated or 100 special games are executed. Since the specific low probability state is a non-probability fluctuation state, a special game in the non-probability fluctuation state can be executed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 controls from a specific low probability state to a normal low probability state when 100 special games are executed without causing a big hit game after the end of the third big hit game. Since the low probability state is usually a non-probability fluctuation state, a special game in the non-probability fluctuation state can be executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed 900 times without the big hit game occurring after the end of the third big hit game, the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a specific low accuracy state. Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game is executed 100 times without the big hit game occurring after the end of the third big hit game, the specific low probability state ends and the normal low probability state is reached. After being controlled, when the special game is executed 800 times without the big hit game occurring, the normal low probability state ends and the specific low probability state is controlled.

As described above, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the jackpot game occurring, the normal low probability state is controlled to the specific low probability state. It is configured to. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times after the jackpot game is completed without the jackpot game occurring, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times after the jackpot game is completed without the jackpot game occurring, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled from the non-open extension state to the open extension state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, even if the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the jackpot game occurring, the non-probability fluctuation state is changed to the probability fluctuation state. Uncontrolled, the non-probability fluctuation state continues.

Then, in the present embodiment, after the big hit game is completed, the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the big hit game occurring, and after being controlled from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state, the big hit When the special game is executed 1200 times without the game being generated, it is configured to be controlled from the specific low probability state to the normal low probability state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the big hit game is completed, the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the big hit game occurring, and after being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the big hit game is performed. If the special game is executed 1200 times without being triggered, it is controlled from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the big hit game is completed, the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the big hit game occurring, and after being controlled from the non-open extension state to the open extension state, the big hit When the special game is executed 1200 times without the game being generated, it is controlled from the open extension state to the non-open extension state. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, after the jackpot game is completed, the non-probability fluctuation state is continued even when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the jackpot game occurring, and then the non-probability fluctuation state is continued. Even if the special game is executed 1200 times without the jackpot game occurring, the non-probability fluctuation state is continued.

A display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 will be described.
In the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment, the effect symbols (hereinafter referred to as effect symbols) are variably displayed in a plurality of columns, and finally the combination of the effect symbols is fixedly stopped and displayed. There is a production pattern variation game (hereinafter referred to as a production game). The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a production game using the production symbols. The production pattern is a pattern that is decorated with characters and patterns, and is also called a "decorative pattern" or a "decorative pattern". The production game is performed by displaying (scrolling) the symbol rows of the first row, the second row, and the third row in the vertical direction. The effect symbols in the first row are so-called first symbols, the effect symbols in the second row are so-called second symbols, and the effect symbols in the third row are so-called third symbols. In the following description, the "first column" is referred to as the "left column", the "first symbol" is indicated as the "left symbol", the "second column" is indicated as the "middle column", and the "second symbol" is referred to as the "second symbol". The "middle symbol" is indicated, the "third column" is indicated as the "right column", and the "third symbol" is indicated as the "right symbol". In the present embodiment, as a general rule, in each column, the effect symbols imitating the numbers [1] to [8] are displayed in a variable order in a predetermined order.

The production game is performed in conjunction with the special game. That is, in the present embodiment, the effect game corresponding to the symbol variation game being executed can be executed. Specifically, the production game starts with the start of the special game and ends with the end of the special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the production game during the execution of the special game. Then, in the production game, the combination of the production symbols corresponding to the special symbols displayed in the corresponding special game is displayed as the final stop. When the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the production game. For example, the jackpot symbol combination is a symbol combination such as [777] in which the effect symbols in all rows are the same.

Further, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the small hit symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the small hit symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the row's effect symbols is different from the other row's effect symbols, such as [321] and [426]. Further, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the out-of-order symbol combination is fixedly stopped and displayed in the effect game. For example, the out-of-order symbol combination is a symbol combination in which at least a part of the row's effect symbols is different from the other row's effect symbols, such as [323] and [426]. Incidentally, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination that is partly or wholly common to the outlier symbol combination. For example, when a symbol combination common to a small hit symbol combination and a non-small hit symbol combination is displayed as a fixed stop display in the production game, it is difficult to identify from the production symbol whether it is a small hit or a non-small hit symbol combination. On the other hand, the small hit symbol combination may be a symbol combination different from the out-of-order symbol combination. In this case, it is possible to easily identify from the effect symbol whether it is a small hit or a miss. In the production game, the production symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed before the final stop display is displayed. In the present specification, the "temporary stop display" means a state indicating that the display is different from the fixed stop display, such as "sway fluctuation state".

In the production game, the display mode of the production symbol becomes the reach mode (reach is formed), and the reach production (simply also referred to as reach) may be performed. In the reach mode, the effect symbols imitating the same number are temporarily stopped and displayed in a specific column (for example, the left column and the right column) among the plurality of columns, and a column different from the specific column (for example, the middle column) is displayed. ) Is still displayed in a variable manner. The reach effect may include a plurality of types of reach effects in which the characters to appear and the actions of the effect symbols are different. For example, the reach production includes a normal reach production and a super reach production. Then, when the super reach effect is executed during the execution of the special game, the jackpot expectation may be higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. The reach effect in this embodiment is executed during the execution of the special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the production includes a reach production. The reach effect in this embodiment is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery. In the present embodiment, the reach effect corresponds to the advance notice effect.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a specific symbol variation game (hereinafter, referred to as a specific game) in which the specific symbol is variablely displayed and finally the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the production display device 25 separately from the production game. Is executed. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a specific game using a specific symbol separately from the production game. The specific game in the present embodiment is executed by changing a row of specific symbols. The specific game includes a first specific symbol variation game (hereinafter referred to as the first specific game) corresponding to the first special game being executed and a second specific symbol variation game corresponding to the second special game being executed (hereinafter referred to as the first specific game). Hereinafter referred to as a second specific game). Specifically, the first specific game is started with the start of the first special game, and is ended with the end of the first special game. Similarly, the second specific game starts with the start of the second special game and ends with the end of the second special game. Then, in the specific game, the specific symbol corresponding to the special symbol displayed in the special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. For example, when the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the jackpot symbol (for example, [7]) by the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the specific game. Further, when the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the small hit symbol (for example, [1]) by the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the specific game. Further, when the missing symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the special game, the missing symbol (for example, [4]) due to the specific symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the specific game. The specific symbol may be, for example, a symbol imitating a predetermined figure or a symbol imitating a predetermined character.

As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, in the effect display device 25, the specific symbol related to the first specific game is displayed in the first specific area Z1, and the specific symbol related to the first specific game is displayed. The first specific game is executed by. Similarly, in the effect display device 25, the specific symbol related to the second specific game is displayed in the second specific area Z2, and the second specific game is executed by the specific symbol related to the second specific game. The specific symbol related to the first specific game is also called the fourth symbol. The specific symbol related to the second specific game is also called the fifth symbol.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the effect game and the specific game are executed on the effect display device 25. The directing game is executed corresponding to any one of the first special game and the second special game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a directing game corresponding to any one of the first special game and the second special game according to the gaming state. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a production game corresponding to the first special game when the first special game starts in a normal low accuracy state, while when the second special game starts. The production game corresponding to the second special game is configured to be infeasible. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are started in a normal low probability state, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the second special being executed is being executed. While the production game corresponding to the game is not executed, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. The pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute a production game corresponding to the second special game when the second special game starts in the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, while the first special game. Is configured so that the production game corresponding to the first special game cannot be executed when the game is started. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started in the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, and the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time. When, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, while the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is started in the non-time saving state, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed, and when the second special game is started in the time saving state, the second special game is executed. The production game corresponding to the game is configured to be executed. Then, in the present embodiment, the mode of the production game corresponding to the first special game is configured to be different from the mode of the production game corresponding to the second special game. For example, the design (pattern, etc.) is different between the production symbol used in the production game corresponding to the first special game and the production design used in the production game corresponding to the second special game. Not limited to this, for example, the character may be different between the production symbol used in the production game corresponding to the first special game and the production symbol used in the production game corresponding to the second special game. The specific game is configured to be executed corresponding to any special game of the first special game and the second special game regardless of the gaming state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time regardless of the gaming state, the first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. Moreover, the second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

As shown in FIG. 4B, in the normal low accuracy state, the effect display device 25 starts the effect game with the start of the first special game, and each effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. In FIG. 4B, it is assumed that the first special game is being executed while the second special game is not being executed. As described above, when the first special game is being executed, the first specific game is executed in the first specific area Z1 even when the second special game is not being executed in the normal low probability state. The production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. At this time, since the second special game is not executed, the specific symbol continues to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the second specific area Z2. Incidentally, in the effect display device 25, when the second special game is started in the normal low accuracy state, the second specific game is started in the second specific area Z2, but the effect game corresponding to the second special game is started. Will not start.

On the other hand, in the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, the effect display device 25 starts the effect game with the start of the second special game, and each effect symbol is variably displayed. In the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, the effect display device 25 does not start the effect game even if the first special game is started.

Further, the display effect that can be executed by the effect display device 25 in the present embodiment includes a standby effect (so-called demonstration effect). The standby effect is an effect for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 10 is in the standby state and obtaining a customer attraction effect. For example, the standby effect is an effect of displaying the character of the motif (subject) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The standby effect in the present embodiment is configured to be executable in a situation where the execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not executed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main board 40 as a main control unit. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs control information such as a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 as a sub-control unit. The sub-board 41 performs a predetermined process based on the control information output from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs a process for executing a light emission effect by the decorative lamp 17, a sound effect by the speaker 18, and a display effect by the effect display device 25. The main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged on the back side of the game board 20. The game board unit includes a main board 40 and a sub board 41. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, it can be said that the main board 40 and the sub board 41 are arranged inside the machine. The main board 40 is connected to the sub board 41.

First, the main board 40 will be described.
The main board 40 includes a main CPU 40a, a main ROM 40b, and a main RAM 40c. The main CPU 40a performs various processes by executing the control program (main control program) of the main ROM 40b.

The main ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, a determination value, and the like. For example, the main ROM 40b stores a jackpot determination value used in the jackpot lottery. The jackpot determination value includes a high-accuracy jackpot determination value and a common jackpot determination value. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, in the jackpot lottery in the non-probability fluctuating state, only the common jackpot determination value out of the common jackpot determination value and the high-accuracy jackpot determination value is used, while the jackpot lottery in the probability fluctuation state. In, both the common jackpot judgment value and the high-accuracy jackpot judgment value are used.

The main ROM 40b stores a jackpot symbol determination value used for determining a jackpot symbol when a jackpot lottery is won. The jackpot symbol determination value includes a first jackpot symbol determination value, a second jackpot symbol determination value, and a third jackpot symbol determination value. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is determined, if the acquired random number value matches the first jackpot symbol determination value, the first jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is determined, if the acquired random number value matches the second jackpot symbol determination value, the second jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the jackpot symbol is determined, if the acquired random number value matches the third jackpot symbol determination value, the third jackpot is determined as the type of jackpot.

The main ROM 40b stores a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern includes a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the time is shortened and a fluctuation pattern that can be determined when the time is not shortened. The fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the time-saving state and the fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the non-time-saving state are all different. Not limited to this, the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the time saving state and the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-time saving state may be partially different.

Further, the fluctuation patterns include a fluctuation pattern for the first special game that can be determined when the first special game is executed, and a fluctuation pattern for the second special game that can be determined when the second special game is executed. , There is. The fluctuation pattern for the first special game and the fluctuation pattern for the second special game are all different. Not limited to this, the fluctuation pattern for the first special game and the fluctuation pattern for the second special game may be partially different. Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game may be a big hit, but may not be a small hit. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 does not have a small hit variation pattern for the first special game.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special game is executed even in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is selected from the fluctuation pattern table HT1 in which a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are defined. Is determined. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the first special game is executed even when the time is shortened, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation pattern table HT2 in which a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are defined. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special game is executed even in the non-time saving state, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation pattern table HT3 in which a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are defined. In the pachinko game machine 10, when the second special game is executed even when the time is shortened, the fluctuation pattern is determined from the fluctuation pattern table HT4 in which a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns are defined.

The fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the time-saving state is often shorter (or shorter) than the fluctuation time defined in the fluctuation pattern that can be determined in the non-time-saving state. ). In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the time saving state is realized by determining the fluctuation pattern from the fluctuation pattern table HT2 and the fluctuation pattern table HT4 in which a plurality of types of fluctuation patterns that can be determined in the time saving state are defined. NS. Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the variation pattern is determined from the variation pattern table HT1 in which a plurality of types of variation patterns that can be determined in the non-time saving state are defined, and the variation pattern table HT3. A time saving state is realized.

As shown in FIGS. 7 (a), 7 (b), 8 (a), and 8 (b), the variation pattern includes the reach effect and the special game ends after the special game starts. Is associated with the fluctuation time up to (the fluctuation time of the special game). The fluctuation pattern is information that can specify the reach effect, and can be said to be information that can specify the fluctuation time of the special game.

The fluctuation patterns include a big hit fluctuation pattern, a small hit fluctuation pattern, and an out-of-order fluctuation pattern. The jackpot variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game, in which the jackpot symbol finally displayed by the effect symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed after the reach effect. The small hit variation pattern is associated with the effect content of the effect game in which the small hit symbol is finally fixed and stopped and displayed without going through the reach effect. It should be noted that the small hit variation pattern may include, as the effect content of the effect game, an effect content associated with the effect content of finally displaying the out-of-order symbol combination after the reach effect. For the out-of-range fluctuation pattern, as the production content of the production game, the production content in which the out-of-sight symbol is finally fixed and stopped is displayed without going through the reach production, and the out-of-sight symbol in the final production design after the reach production. Is associated with the effect content to be displayed as a fixed stop.

As shown in FIG. 7A, the fluctuation pattern table HT1 for the first special game in the non-time saving state includes fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP15. The fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP13 are out-of-range fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP11 is associated with no reach effect (indicated as “−” in FIG. 7), and 6 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the first special game. The fluctuation pattern HP12 is associated with a normal reach effect, and 60 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the first special game. The fluctuation pattern HP13 is associated with a super reach effect, and 60 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the first special game. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP14 and HP15 are jackpot fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP14 is associated with a normal reach effect, and 60 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the first special game. The fluctuation pattern HP15 is associated with a super reach effect, and 120 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the first special game.

In this way, the variation pattern (variation pattern HP11) associated with no reach effect is compared with the variation pattern (variation pattern HP12 to HP15) associated with either the normal reach effect or the super reach effect. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the first specific game is short. Further, the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP12, HP14) to which the normal reach effect is associated is the fluctuation time of the first specific game as compared with the fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP13, HP15) to which the super reach effect is associated. Is short.

As shown in FIG. 7B, the fluctuation pattern table HT2 for the first special game in the time saving state includes fluctuation patterns HP21 and HP22. The fluctuation pattern HP21 is an out-of-range fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern HP21 is associated with no reach effect, and is associated with 3 seconds as the fluctuation time of the first special game. The fluctuation pattern HP22 is a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern HP22 is associated with no reach effect, and is associated with 30 seconds as the fluctuation time of the first special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is started in the non-time saving state, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed, while the first special game is started in the time saving state. The production game corresponding to the first special game is not executed. Therefore, all the fluctuation patterns for the first special game in the time saving state are associated with no reach effect.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the time saving state is compared with the fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-time saving state, as compared with the fluctuation pattern for the first special game. Fluctuation time is short. For example, in the out-of-time fluctuation pattern in the time saving state, the fluctuation time is 3 seconds. On the other hand, the out-of-time fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state has a fluctuation time of 6 seconds, 60 seconds, or 120 seconds, all of which are compared with the out-of-time fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state. It is a long fluctuation time. Similarly, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time saving state, the fluctuation time is 30 seconds. On the other hand, the jackpot fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state has a fluctuation time of either 60 seconds or 120 seconds, both of which are longer fluctuations than the jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time saving state. It's time.

In the present embodiment, any one of no reach effect, normal reach effect, and super reach effect is associated with the variation pattern for the first special game in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, the fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the time saving state is associated only with no reach effect. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the reach effect during the execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern for the first special game determined in the non-time saving state. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the reach effect during the execution of the first special game in the non-time saving state.

Further, the out-of-time variation pattern for the first special game in the non-time saving state includes a variation pattern associated with any one of no reach effect, normal reach effect, and super reach effect. On the other hand, in the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the first special game in the non-time saving state, there is no fluctuation pattern associated with no reach effect, and either normal reach effect or super reach effect is associated with it. There is a fluctuation pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the reach effect is executed according to either the out-of-order fluctuation pattern or the jackpot fluctuation pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. The jackpot expectation when the normal reach effect is executed in the first special game is the probability that the first special game is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP12 and the probability that the first special game is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP14. And, it can be calculated by the ratio of. When the super reach effect is executed in the first special game, the jackpot expectation is the probability that the first special game will be executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP13 and the first special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP15. It can be calculated by the ratio of the probability. As described above, the reach effect in the present embodiment is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the fluctuation pattern table HT3 for the second special game in the non-time saving state includes fluctuation patterns HP31 to HP33. The fluctuation pattern HP31 is an out-of-range fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern HP31 is associated with no reach effect (indicated as “−” in FIG. 8), and 600 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern HP32 is a jackpot fluctuation pattern. The variation pattern HP32 is associated with no reach effect, and is associated with 300 seconds as the variation time of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern HP33 is a small hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern HP33 is associated with no reach effect, and 600 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the second special game. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is started in the time saving state, the production game corresponding to the second special game is executed, while the second special game is started in the non-time saving state. The production game corresponding to the second special game is not executed. Therefore, all the fluctuation patterns for the second special game in the non-time saving state are associated with no reach effect.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the fluctuation pattern table HT4 for the second special game in the time saving state includes fluctuation patterns HP41 to HP46. The fluctuation patterns HP41 to HP43 are out-of-range fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP41 is associated with no reach effect, and is associated with 3 seconds as the fluctuation time of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern HP42 is associated with a normal reach effect, and 30 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern HP43 is associated with a super reach effect, and 60 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the second special game. Further, the fluctuation patterns HP44 and HP45 are jackpot fluctuation patterns. The fluctuation pattern HP44 is associated with a normal reach effect, and 30 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the second special game. The fluctuation pattern HP45 is associated with a super reach effect, and 60 seconds is associated with the fluctuation time of the second special game. Further, the fluctuation pattern HP46 is a small hit fluctuation pattern. The fluctuation pattern HP46 is associated with no reach effect, and 1 second is associated with the fluctuation time of the second special game.

As described above, the fluctuation patterns (variation patterns HP41, 46) associated with no reach effect are the fluctuation patterns (variation patterns HP42 to HP45) associated with either the normal reach effect or the super reach effect. The fluctuation time of the first specific game is shorter than that of the first specific game. Further, the variation pattern (variation pattern HP42, HP44) associated with the normal reach effect has a variation time of the first specific game as compared with the variation pattern (variation pattern HP43, HP45) associated with the super reach effect. Is short.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the time saving state is compared with the fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the non-time saving state, as compared with the fluctuation pattern for the second special game. Fluctuation time is short. For example, the out-of-order fluctuation pattern in the time saving state is any of the fluctuation time of 3 seconds, 30 seconds, and 60 seconds. On the other hand, the out-of-time fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state has a fluctuation time of 600 seconds, which is longer than the out-of-time fluctuation pattern in the time-saving state. Similarly, the jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time saving state is either a fluctuation time of 30 seconds or 60 seconds. On the other hand, the jackpot fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state has a fluctuation time of 300 seconds, which is longer than the jackpot fluctuation pattern in the time saving state. Further, in the small hit fluctuation pattern in the time saving state, the fluctuation time is 1 second. On the other hand, the small hit fluctuation pattern in the non-time saving state has a fluctuation time of 600 seconds, which is longer than the small hit fluctuation pattern in the time saving state.

In the present embodiment, only no reach effect is associated with the variation pattern for the second special game in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, the variation pattern for the second special game in the time saving state is associated with any one of no reach effect, normal reach effect, and super reach effect. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the reach effect during the execution of the second special game based on the variation pattern for the second special game determined when the time is shortened.

Further, the out-of-order fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the time saving state includes a fluctuation pattern associated with any one of no reach effect, normal reach effect, and super reach effect, and when the time is shortened. In the small hit variation pattern for the second special game, there is a variation pattern associated with no reach effect. On the other hand, the jackpot fluctuation pattern for the second special game in the time saving state does not have a fluctuation pattern associated with no reach effect, and a variation associated with either a normal reach effect or a super reach effect. There is a pattern. As described above, in the present embodiment, the reach effect is executed according to any one of the out-of-order fluctuation pattern, the small hit fluctuation pattern, and the big hit fluctuation pattern. Further, in the present embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed, the jackpot expectation is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. The jackpot expectation when the normal reach effect is executed in the second special game is the probability that the second special game is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP42 and the probability that the second special game is executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP44. And, it can be calculated by the ratio of. When the super reach effect is executed in the second special game, the jackpot expectation is the probability that the second special game will be executed based on the fluctuation pattern HP43 and the second special game based on the fluctuation pattern HP45. It can be calculated by the ratio of the probability. As described above, the reach effect in the present embodiment is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery.

Returning to the description of the electrical configuration shown in FIG. 5, the main RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the main RAM 40c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, a random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number value at a predetermined cycle on the main board 40, and the main CPU 40a may generate the random number value at a predetermined control cycle. May be generated as a software random number by updating.

The first start sensor SE1, the second start sensor SE2, the first count sensor SE3, the second count sensor SE4, and the gate sensor SE5 are connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output by various sensors SE1 to SE5 via the port. An information display panel 22 is connected to the main board 40. The main CPU 40a can control the display contents of the information display panel 22 via the drive circuit. The first actuator A1, the second actuator A2, and the third actuator A3 are connected to the main substrate 40. The main CPU 40a can control the operation of the first actuator A1, the operation of the second actuator A2, and the operation of the third actuator A3 via the drive circuit.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described.
The sub-board 41 includes a sub CPU 41a, a sub ROM 41b, and a sub RAM 41c. For example, the sub CPU 41a performs various processes (for example, processes related to the effect) by executing the control program (sub control program) of the sub ROM 41b. The sub ROM 41b stores a sub control program, a lottery table used for lottery, a determination value, and the like. The sub ROM 41b stores display effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the display effect in the effect display device 25. The sub ROM 41b stores the light emission effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the light emission effect in the decorative lamp 17. The sub ROM 41b stores sound effect data that can specify the mode (content) of the sound effect in the speaker 18.

The sub-RAM 41c is configured to be able to store various information that is appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The information stored in the sub RAM 41c includes, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. The sub-board 41 is configured to be able to generate random numbers. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by mounting a random number generation circuit that updates the random number value at a predetermined cycle on the sub-board 41, and the sub CPU 41a may generate the random number value at the predetermined control cycle. May be generated as a software random number by updating.

A decorative lamp 17, a speaker 18, and an effect display device 25 are connected to the sub-board 41. The sub CPU 41a can control the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 via the drive circuit.

Hereinafter, the control contents executed by the main CPU 40a and the sub CPU 41a will be described. First, various processes performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
First, the special symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.

In the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol input process. Further, when the main CPU 40a finishes the first special symbol input processing, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol input processing. Then, in the special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process when the second special symbol input process is completed.

In the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 26 based on whether the detection signal from the first start sensor SE1 is input (hereinafter, the first input). Judgment). If the determination result of the first input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the first input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of first special reservations stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter, , Shown as the first hold judgment). If the determination result of the first hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the first special hold number and updates it. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated first special hold number. The main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a first hold number command) capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the first hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires a random number generated in the main board 40 and stores the random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the first special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the first special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the first special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the first special game. The random number information may be the acquired random number itself, or may be information obtained by processing the random number by a predetermined method. In addition, for example, the random number is a hit lottery random number used for a big hit lottery and a small hit lottery, a symbol random number used for determining a big hit symbol, a variable pattern random number used for determining a variable pattern, and the like. Then, in the first special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol input process when the random number information for the first special game is stored in the main RAM 40c.

In the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 27 based on whether or not the detection signal from the second starting sensor SE2 has been input (hereinafter, the second input). Judgment). If the determination result of the second input determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process. On the other hand, when the determination result of the second input determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of second special reservations stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment) (hereinafter, , Shown as the second hold judgment). If the determination result of the second hold determination is negative, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process.

If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the second special hold number and updates it. The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated second special hold number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a second hold number command) capable of specifying the updated second special hold number in the output buffer. If the determination result of the second hold determination is affirmative, the main CPU 40a acquires the random numbers generated in the main board 40, stores the random number information based on the acquired random numbers in the main RAM 40c, and stores the second special symbol. End the input process. At this time, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for the second special game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. In the present embodiment, by storing the random number information for the second special game in the main RAM 40c, the execution is suspended until the execution condition of the second special game is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of the second special game. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to suspend the execution of a special game (design variation game). Then, in the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol input process when the random number information for the second special game is stored in the main RAM 40c. When the main CPU 40a finishes the second special symbol input process, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol input process.

Next, the special symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, in the special symbol start processing, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) is in progress (step S101). When the winning game is in progress, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when the winning game is not in progress, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the first special game is being executed (step S102). When determining that the first special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S111). On the other hand, when it is determined that the first special game is not being executed, the main CPU 40a determines whether the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more (step S103). When it is determined that the first special hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a determines whether the second special game is being executed (step S111).

When it is determined that the first special hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs the first special symbol start process related to the execution of the first special game. In the first special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the first special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it (step S104). The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated first special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the first hold number command capable of specifying the updated first special hold number in the output buffer. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the first special game (step S105). When the main CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main RAM 40c (step S106). The main CPU 40a performs the jackpot lottery process with reference to the information that can specify which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state (hereinafter, referred to as the probability state flag) among the information that can specify the game state.

In the big hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b (step S107). The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using a common jackpot determination value and a high-accuracy jackpot determination value in a probability fluctuation state, while performing a jackpot lottery using a common jackpot determination value in a non-probability fluctuation state. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, and performs the jackpot lottery. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the jackpot lottery is won (wins the jackpot) when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot judgment value match, and the jackpot lottery is won when the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot judgment value do not match. It is assumed that the player has not won (has not won). Then, when the big hit lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process (step S108). On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the out-of-game game process (step S109).

Here, the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol based on the symbol random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the jackpot symbol determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. When the value of the symbol random number and the first jackpot symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the first jackpot symbol. When the value of the symbol random number and the second jackpot symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol as the second jackpot symbol. When the value of the symbol random number and the third jackpot symbol determination value match, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot symbol as the third jackpot symbol. Further, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the information stored in the main RAM 40c that can specify whether the game state is the non-time saving state or the time saving state (hereinafter, referred to as the time saving state flag). do.

Then, in the non-time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern (either the fluctuation pattern HP14 or the fluctuation pattern HP15) for the first special game in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 40a is in the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP22) for the first special game in the time saving state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the time saving state and the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a determines the determined special symbol and the control information (hereinafter referred to as a symbol command), and the determined variation pattern can be specified (hereinafter, the variation pattern). (Shown as a command) is stored in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game process.

The off-game processing in the first special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol. The main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the time saving state flag. If the main CPU 40a is in the non-time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines an out-of-time fluctuation pattern (any of the fluctuation patterns HP11 to HP13) for the first special game in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 40a is in the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP21) for the first special game in the time saving state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the time saving state and the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the off-game processing.

After either the jackpot game process or the missed game process is completed, the main CPU 40a executes the state setting process (step S110). The state setting process will be described.
As shown in FIG. 11, in the state setting process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of time reductions is 0 (step S131). The number of time reductions in the present embodiment is information that can specify the number of special games that can be executed in the specific low probability state after being controlled to the specific low probability state. In other words, the number of time reductions is information that can specify the remaining number of times of the special game in the specific low probability state. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 40a stores in the main RAM 40c the number of time reductions when controlling to the specific low accuracy state and when controlling to the specific low accuracy state. When the main CPU 40a controls the specific low accuracy state, the main CPU 40c stores the number of time reductions corresponding to the trigger for controlling the specific low accuracy state in the main RAM 40c. For example, when the main CPU 40a controls to a specific low accuracy state when the third big hit game is completed, the main RAM 40c stores information capable of specifying 100 times as the number of time reductions. For example, when the main CPU 40a controls the main RAM 40c to a specific low accuracy state after the end of the big hit game, when the 900th special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed without the big hit game occurring. Information that can specify 1200 times as the number of time reductions is stored. As described above, the number of time reductions in the present embodiment is set when the specific low accuracy state is controlled. Then, different information (number of times) is set for the number of time reductions depending on the momentum when the time is controlled to the specific low probability state. When the big hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores the information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions in the main RAM 40c. When the number of time reductions is 0, the main CPU 40a ends the state setting process. On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is not 0, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of time reductions and updates it (step S132). Then, the main CPU 40a stores the control information (hereinafter, referred to as a time saving number command) that can specify the time saving number after the update in the output buffer.

Then, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of times of updating time reduction is 0 (step S133). If the number of time reductions is not 0, the main CPU 40a ends the state setting process. On the other hand, when the number of time reductions is 0, the main CPU 40a controls the gaming state to a normally low accuracy state. Then, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the game state after the update in the output buffer. The process related to the control of the game state (game state process) performed by the main CPU 40a will be described later. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the state setting process. In this way, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the time reduction number stored in the main RAM 40c when the time reduction number is not 0, and normally controls the time reduction state to a low accuracy state when the time reduction number after 1 subtraction is 0. .. That is, when the number of times of updating time reduction is 0, the main CPU 40a controls from the specific low probability state to the normal low probability state. In other words, when the number of updated time reductions is 0, the main CPU 40a controls from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state. Further, when the number of times of updating time reduction is 0, the main CPU 40a controls from the open extension state to the non-open extension state. The main CPU 40a does not set the number of time reductions when controlling to a gaming state other than the specific low accuracy state (normal low accuracy state, specific high accuracy state, and special state). As described above, when the big hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions in the main RAM 40c. Therefore, since the number of time reductions in the game state other than the specific low probability state is always 0, the game state cannot be changed in the state setting process when the game state is other than the specific low probability state.

Returning to the description of FIGS. 9 and 10, after the state setting process in the first special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a ends the first special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not the second special game is being executed (step S111). When it is determined that the second special game is being executed, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special game is not being executed, it is determined whether the second special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more (step S112). When it is determined that the second special hold number is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol start process.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of the second special hold is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a performs the second special symbol start process related to the execution of the second special game. In the second special symbol start process, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the second special hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it (step S113). The main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated second special hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a second hold number command capable of specifying the second special hold number after the update. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the second special game (step S114). When the main CPU 40a reads the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Then, the main CPU 40a refers to the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main RAM 40c (step S115). The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery process with reference to a probability state flag that can specify whether the game state is a non-probability fluctuation state or a probability fluctuation state among the information that can specify the game state.

In the big hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a performs a big hit lottery based on the value of the winning lottery random number that can be specified from the read random number information and the big hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b (step S116). The main CPU 40a performs a jackpot lottery using a common jackpot determination value and a high-accuracy jackpot determination value in a probability fluctuation state, while performing a jackpot lottery using a common jackpot determination value in a non-probability fluctuation state. The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the jackpot determination value match, and performs the jackpot lottery. Then, when the big hit lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and executes the big hit game process (step S118). On the other hand, when the big hit lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the big hit lottery process and performs the small hit lottery process.

In the small hit lottery process, the main CPU 40a has a winning lottery random number value (value of the winning lottery random number used in the big hit lottery process) that can be specified from the read random number information, and a small hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. , A small hit lottery is performed (step S117). The main CPU 40a determines whether the value of the winning lottery random number and the small winning determination value match, and performs the small winning lottery. In the present embodiment, when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small hit judgment value match, it is assumed that the small hit lottery is won (winning the small hit), and when the value of the winning lottery random number and the small hit judgment value do not match. It is assumed that the small hit lottery was not won (not won). Then, when the small hit lottery is won, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and executes the small hit game process (step S119). On the other hand, if the small hit lottery is not won, that is, if the big hit is not won in the big hit lottery and the small hit is not won in the small hit lottery, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit lottery process and loses. The game process is executed (step S120).

The jackpot game process in the second special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs the same control as the jackpot game process in the first special symbol start process. However, if the main CPU 40a is in the non-time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the jackpot fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP32) for the second special game in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, if the time is shortened, the main CPU 40a determines a jackpot fluctuation pattern (either the fluctuation pattern HP44 or the fluctuation pattern HP45) for the second special game in the time saving state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the time saving state and the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot game process.

The small hit game process in the second special symbol start process will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines the small hit symbol. The main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the time saving state flag. If the main CPU 40a is in the non-time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines a small hit fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP33) in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, in the case of the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the small hit fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP46) in the time saving state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the time saving state and the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the small hit game process.

The off-game processing in the second special symbol start processing will be described.
The main CPU 40a determines the outlier symbol. The main CPU 40a determines the fluctuation pattern based on the value of the fluctuation pattern random number that can be specified from the read random number information. At this time, the main CPU 40a refers to the time saving state flag. If the main CPU 40a is in the non-time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-time fluctuation pattern (variation pattern HP31) for the second special game in the non-time saving state. On the other hand, if the main CPU 40a is in the time saving state, the main CPU 40a determines the out-of-order fluctuation pattern (any of the fluctuation patterns HP41 to HP43) for the second special game in the time saving state. As a result, the main CPU 40a determines a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time (or is easy to determine a fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time) as compared with the case of the time saving state and the non-time saving state. After determining the special symbol and the variation pattern, the main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a symbol command capable of specifying the determined special symbol and a variation pattern command capable of specifying the determined variation pattern. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the off-game processing.

After any one of the big hit game process, the small hit process, and the missed game process is completed, the main CPU 40a executes the state setting process (step S121). The main CPU 40a performs the same process (shown in FIG. 11) as the state setting process in the first special symbol start process in the state setting process in the second special symbol start process. Then, the main CPU 40a ends the second special symbol start process, and ends the special symbol start process.

In the following description, the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the first special symbol start process is referred to as the first variation pattern command, and the variation pattern command stored in the output buffer in the second special symbol start process is referred to as the second variation. It may be referred to as a pattern command. The first fluctuation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern related to the first special game. On the other hand, the second fluctuation pattern command can be said to be control information capable of specifying the fluctuation pattern related to the second special game.

When the first special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the first special symbol start process to execute the first special game. Specifically, when the first special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a controls to start the first special game based on the first special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the first special symbol display unit 22a displays a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the first special symbol start processing. Then, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main CPU 40a controls to end the first special game based on the first special symbol start processing. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the first special symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a.

By the way, when the second special game becomes a big hit and the second special symbol display unit 22b displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a forces the running first special game. After the game is finished, the first special symbol display unit 22a is displayed with a fixed stop display of the out-of-order symbol. Further, when the second special game becomes a small hit and the second special symbol display unit 22b displays the small hit symbol as a fixed stop display during the execution of the first special game, the main CPU 40a is executing the first special game. Is forcibly terminated, and the first special symbol display unit 22a is displayed as a fixed stop display of the misaligned symbol.

When the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the first special symbol start processing elapses, the main CPU 40a issues a first game end command for displaying the symbol combination by the effect symbol and the specific symbol by the specific game. Store in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a executes the special symbol end processing.

The special symbol end processing will be described.
As shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 40a refers to the information that can identify the gaming state stored in the main RAM 40c (step S141). The main CPU 40a refers to the probability state flag that can specify which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state is among the information that can specify the game state, and determines whether or not the game state is the probability fluctuation state (step S142). In the probability fluctuation state, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol end process.

On the other hand, when it is not in the probability fluctuation state, the main CPU 40a determines whether the number of operations is 0 (step S143). The number of operations in the present embodiment is information that can specify the number of times the special game is executed in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. As will be described in detail later, the main CPU 40a stores the initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c when the jackpot game occurs. For example, when the big hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores information that can specify 900 times as the number of operations in the main RAM 40c. Returning to the description of FIG. 12, when the number of operations is 0, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol end processing. If the number of operations is not 0, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of operations and updates the operation (step S144). In this way, the main CPU 40a updates by subtracting 1 from the number of operations when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state ends. Then, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as an operation count command) capable of specifying the number of operations after the update in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of operations to realize a function as a counting means for counting the number of times the special game is executed. Then, the main CPU 40a counts the number of executions of the special game based on the execution of the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state (end in the present embodiment).

Then, the main CPU 40a determines whether the updated number of operations is 0 (step S145). If the updated number of operations is not 0, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol end process. On the other hand, when the updated number of operations is 0, the main CPU 40a controls the gaming state to a specific low probability state (step S146). Then, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the game state after the update in the output buffer. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of operations is subtracted by 1 by the main CPU 40a, so that when the number of operations becomes 0, the control is performed in a specific low probability state. 0 in this embodiment corresponds to a predetermined value. That is, in the present embodiment, the number of operations is subtracted by 1 by the main CPU 40a, so that when the number of operations reaches a predetermined value, it is controlled to a specific low probability state. As described above, in the present embodiment, after the jackpot game is completed, when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the jackpot game occurring, the control from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state is controlled. It is configured to be. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times after the jackpot game is completed without the jackpot game occurring, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, when the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a reaches a predetermined value (0), the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. Further, the main CPU 40a stores information that can specify 1200 times as the number of time reductions in the main RAM 40c (step S147). Then, the main CPU 40a stores the time saving number command capable of specifying the time saving number after the update in the output buffer. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the special symbol end processing.

When the second special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a performs a process different from the second special symbol start process to execute the second special game. Specifically, when the second special symbol start process is completed, the main CPU 40a controls to start the second special game based on the second special symbol start process. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the second special symbol display unit 22b displays a predetermined symbol in a variable manner. The main CPU 40a measures the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the second special symbol start processing. Then, when the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern elapses, the main CPU 40a controls to end the second special game based on the second special symbol start processing. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the special symbol determined in the second special symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b.

By the way, when the first special game becomes a big hit and the first special symbol display unit 22a displays the big hit symbol in a fixed stop display during the execution of the second special game, the main CPU 40a forces the running second special game. The game is finished, and the second special symbol display unit 22b displays the misaligned symbol as a fixed stop display.

When the fluctuation time associated with the fluctuation pattern determined in the second special symbol start processing elapses, the main CPU 40a issues a second game end command for displaying the symbol combination by the effect symbol and the specific symbol by the specific game. Store in the output buffer. Then, the main CPU 40a executes the special symbol end processing. Here, the special symbol end process executed by the main CPU 40a is the same process as the above-mentioned special symbol end process (shown in FIG. 12).

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game can be executed by different processes, and the first special game and the second special game can be executed at the same time. Is possible. Further, the first special game can be executed even when the execution of the second special game is not suspended and the second special game is not executed. Similarly, the second special game can be executed even when the execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not executed.

Next, the jackpot processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs the jackpot process after the end of the jackpot special game. The main CPU 40a specifies the type of jackpot game based on the jackpot symbol (that is, the type of jackpot) determined in the special symbol start processing. Then, after the end of the big hit special game, the main CPU 40a starts the control to generate the specified type of big hit game. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a big hit game by executing the big hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after winning the jackpot, the jackpot game occurs. It should be noted that causing a big hit game is equivalent to giving a big hit game. When the big hit game occurs, the main CPU 40a normally controls the game state to a low probability state. Further, when the big hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions in the main RAM 40c. Further, when the big hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores an initial value (a value capable of specifying 900 times) as the number of operations in the main RAM 40c. As described above, in the present embodiment, the value that can specify the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a is set to an initial value based on the jackpot game being given. The main CPU 40a stores in the output buffer a time reduction command that can specify the time reduction number after the update and an operation number command that can specify the operation number after the update. When the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the first jackpot symbol, the main CPU 40a grants the first jackpot game after the end of the special game of the first jackpot. When the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the second jackpot symbol, the main CPU 40a grants the second jackpot game after the end of the special game of the second jackpot. When the jackpot symbol determined in the special symbol start process is the third jackpot symbol, the main CPU 40a grants the third jackpot game after the end of the special game of the third jackpot.

In the jackpot process, the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer. When the main CPU 40a stores the opening command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the opening time. Further, when the opening time elapses, the main CPU 40a performs a process for executing the round game. That is, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first special winning opening 29 is opened according to the opening mode (opening pattern), and starts the round game. After starting the round game, the main CPU 40a controls the second actuator A2 so that the first large winning opening 29 is closed when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. And end the round game. The main CPU 40a repeats the process for executing the round game until the maximum number of round games specified in the jackpot game is completed. The main CPU 40a stores the round command in the output buffer each time the round game is started. Further, the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer when the final round game is completed. When the main CPU 40a stores the ending command in the output buffer, the main CPU 40a clocks the ending time. Then, when the ending time elapses, the main CPU 40a ends the jackpot process.

Next, the small hit process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a performs a small hit process after the special game of small hits is completed. In the small hit process, the main CPU 40a starts the control to generate the small hit game after the end of the special game of the small hit. Therefore, the main CPU 40a causes a small hit game by executing the small hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, after winning a small hit, a small hit game occurs. That is, the main CPU 40a grants the small hit game after the end of the special small hit game. It should be noted that causing a small hit game is equivalent to giving a small hit game. When the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a does not shift the game state and maintains the game state when the small hit game is generated. Further, the main CPU 40a does not update the information that can specify the number of time reductions when the small hit game is generated. Further, the main CPU 40a does not update the information that can specify the number of operations when the small hit game is generated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the initial value is not set for the value that can specify the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a, based on the fact that the small hit game is given. When the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a small hit generation command) indicating that the small hit game is generated in the output buffer.

When a small hit game is generated in the small hit process, the main CPU 40a opens the second big winning opening 31 for 0.5 seconds after opening the second big winning opening 31 up to 0.6 seconds, and then closes the second big winning opening 31. The third actuator A3 is controlled so that the second winning opening 31 is opened up to 1.2 seconds. After the small hit game is generated, the main CPU 40a closes the second large winning opening 31 when the first open game end condition or the second open game end condition is satisfied. 3 Controls the actuator A3 and ends the small hit process.

Next, the game state processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
Information that can identify the game state is stored in the main RAM 40c. As described above, the information that can specify the game state includes a probability state flag that can specify which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state. The information that can specify the game state includes information that can specify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as an extension state flag). Further, as described above, the information that can identify the game state includes a time saving state flag. In the present embodiment, information that can identify which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state, information that can identify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and the time saving state are used. The information that can identify which of the non-time saving states is separated from the information, but some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state, which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and which of the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state. , May be configured to be identifiable.

When controlling to the non-probability fluctuation state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag. When a value that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state in the output buffer. When controlling to the probability fluctuation state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag. When a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state is set in the probability state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-open extension state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-open extension state in the output buffer. When controlling to the open extension state, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag. When a value that can specify the open extension state is set in the extension state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the open extension state in the output buffer. Further, when controlling to the non-time saving state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-time saving state in the time saving state flag. When a value that can identify the non-time saving state is set in the time saving state flag, the main CPU 40a stores control information that can specify the non-time saving state in the output buffer. When controlling to the time saving state, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the time saving state in the time saving state flag. When a value that can specify the time saving state is set in the time saving state flag, the main CPU 40a stores the control information that can specify the time saving state in the output buffer.

After the end of the first big hit game, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag, sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag, and specifies the time saving state. Set the possible values to the time saving status flag. After the end of the second big hit game, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag, and sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, so that the time saving state can be specified. Value is set in the time saving state flag. After the end of the third big hit game, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag, sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, and specifies the time saving state. Set the possible values to the time saving status flag. In this way, the main CPU 40a can control the time saving state when the big hit game is completed.

After the end of the third big hit game, the main CPU 40a stores 100 times as the number of time reductions in the main RAM 40c as identifiable information. As described in the state setting process (shown in FIG. 11), when the number of time reductions stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of time reductions each time the special game starts, and the time reduction is performed. Update the number of times. Then, when the number of time reductions after the update reaches 0, that is, when 100 special games are started without the big hit game occurring after the end of the third big hit game, the main CPU 40a has a non-probability change. Set a value that can identify the state in the probability state flag. Further, after the end of the third big hit game, when the special game is started 100 times without the big hit game occurring, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag. Set the time saving state flag to a value that can identify the non-time saving state.

After the jackpot game ends, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can identify the non-probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag when the 900th special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed without the jackpot game occurring. At the same time, a value that can specify the open extension state is set in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time saving state is set in the time saving state flag. Specifically, when the big hit game occurs, the main CPU 40a stores 900 times (initial value) as the number of operations in the main RAM 40c as identifiable information. As shown in the special symbol end processing (shown in FIG. 12), in the non-probability fluctuation state, when the number of operations stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a operates every time the special game is ended. The number of times is subtracted by 1, and the number of operations is updated. Then, when the number of operations after the update reaches 0, that is, when the 900th special game in the non-probability fluctuation state ends without the big hit game occurring after the big hit game ends, the main CPU 40a does not Set the probability state flag to a value that can identify the probability fluctuation state. Further, after the end of the big hit game, when the 900th special game in the non-probability fluctuation state ends without the big hit game occurring, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag. , Set the time saving state flag to a value that can identify the time saving state.

Then, after the jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 40a executes the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state 900 times without the jackpot game occurring, and then executes the special game 1200 times without the jackpot game occurring. At that time, a value that can identify the non-probability fluctuation state is set in the probability state flag. Further, after the jackpot game is completed, the main CPU 40a executes the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state 900 times without the jackpot game occurring, and then executes the special game 1200 times without the jackpot game occurring. At that time, a value that can specify the non-open extension state is set in the extension state flag, and a value that can specify the non-time reduction state is set in the time reduction state flag. Specifically, the main CPU 40a can specify 1200 times as the number of time reductions when the 900th special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is finished without the big hit game occurring after the big hit game is finished. It is stored in the main RAM 40c. As described in the state setting process (shown in FIG. 11), when the number of time reductions stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the number of time reductions each time the special game starts, and the time reduction is performed. Update the number of times. Then, when the number of time reductions after the update reaches 0, that is, after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot game is generated after the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the jackpot game being generated. When the special game is executed 1200 times without any action, the main CPU 40a sets a value capable of specifying the non-probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag. Furthermore, after the end of the jackpot game, when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times without the jackpot game occurring, and then the special game is executed 1200 times without the jackpot game occurring, the main The CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the extension state flag, and sets a value that can specify the non-time reduction state in the time reduction state flag.

The main CPU 40a sets a value in which the non-probability fluctuation state can be specified in the probability state flag, a value in which the non-open extension state can be specified in the extension state flag, and a value in which the non-time reduction state can be specified in the time reduction state flag. In the case of, the main RAM 40c stores information that can identify the normal low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as normal low probability information). The main CPU 40a is in a gaming state in which a non-probability fluctuation state can be specified in the probability state flag, an open extension state can be specified in the extension state flag, and a time reduction state can be specified in the time reduction state flag. In this case, information that can identify the specific low probability state (hereinafter referred to as specific low probability information) is stored in the main RAM 40c. Further, the main CPU 40a sets a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extension state in the extension state flag, and a game state in which the time reduction state can be specified in the time reduction state flag. When this happens, the main RAM 40c stores information that can identify the specific high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as specific high-probability information). The main CPU 40a is in a gaming state in which the probability fluctuation state is set to a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state, the extension state flag is set to a value that can specify the non-open extension state, and the time reduction state flag is set to a value that can specify the time reduction state. In this case, information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as special state information) is stored in the main RAM 40c.

By the way, when the big hit game occurs, the main CPU 40a specifies a value that can be specified to control the non-probability fluctuation state as a probability state flag, a value that can specify a non-open extension state as an extension state flag, and a non-time saving state. Set each possible value to the time saving status flag. Therefore, if the big hit game occurs in the special state, the special state ends and the big hit game occurs. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game occurs in the special state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the special state, the special state ends. Then, when the big hit game occurs in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state ends and the big hit game occurs. In the present embodiment, when the big hit game occurs in the specific low probability state, that is, when the big hit lottery is won in the specific low probability state, the specific low probability state ends. Further, if the big hit game occurs in the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends and the big hit game occurs. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot game occurs in the specific high accuracy state, that is, when the jackpot lottery is won in the specific high accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 40a performs the game state processing, so that the function as the state control means for controlling the game state is realized. Then, the main CPU 40a can control a non-probability fluctuation state and a probability fluctuation state different from the non-probability fluctuation state. The main CPU 40a can be controlled into a non-open extension state and an open extension state different from the non-open extension state. Further, the main CPU 40a can be controlled into a non-time saving state and a time saving state different from the non-time saving state.

Next, the normal symbol input process performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol input process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the game ball has passed (entered) the gate 33 based on whether the detection signal is input from the gate sensor SE5. When the game ball has not passed through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 33, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is less than the upper limit number (4 in the present embodiment). When the normal hold number is not less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process. When the normal hold number is less than the upper limit number, the main CPU 40a adds 1 to the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c and updates it. In this case, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so as to display the updated normal hold number. Further, the main CPU 40a stores control information (hereinafter, referred to as a normal hold number command) capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer. Next, the main CPU 40a acquires a normal hit lottery random number generated in the main board 40, and stores random number information based on the acquired random number in the main RAM 40c. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores the random number information for a normal game so that the storage order of the random number information can be specified. After that, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol input process.

Next, the normal symbol start processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
In the normal symbol start process, the main CPU 40a determines whether the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied. The main CPU 40a makes an affirmative judgment when it is not in a normal hit game and is not in a normal game, while it makes a negative judgment when it is in a normal hit game or in a normal game. If the execution condition of the normal game is not satisfied, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the normal game is satisfied, the main CPU 40a determines whether the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c is 1 or more. When the normal number of pending numbers is not 1 or more, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process. When the normal hold number is 1 or more, the main CPU 40a subtracts 1 from the normal hold number stored in the main RAM 40c to update. In this process, the main CPU 40a controls the information display panel 22 so that the updated normal hold number is displayed. Further, the main CPU 40a stores a normal hold number command capable of specifying the updated normal hold number in the output buffer.

Next, the main CPU 40a reads out the first stored random number information from the main RAM 40c among the random number information for the normal game. When the main CPU 40a reads out the earliest random number information, the first random number information is erased from the main RAM 40c. Subsequently, the main CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the normal hit based on the read random number information for the normal game and the normal hit determination value stored in the main ROM 40b. This process corresponds to a normal hit lottery (normal hit determination) as to whether or not it is a normal hit. For example, when the normal hit probability fluctuation state and the normal hit non-probability fluctuation state are controllably configured, the main CPU 40a wins the normal hit in the normal hit probability fluctuation state as compared with the normal hit non-probability fluctuation state. It is advisable to conduct a normal winning lottery so that the probability is high. When the normal hit is won, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process after determining the normal hit symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. When the normal winning lottery is not won, the main CPU 40a ends the normal symbol start process after determining the normal out-of-order symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the normal game and the fluctuation time of the normal game. For example, in the case of being configured to be controllable in the normal shortened state and the non-normal shortened state, the main CPU 40a determines (or) a shorter time as the fluctuation time of the normal game in the normal shortened state as compared with the non-normal shortened state. , It is easy to determine a short time as the fluctuation time of the normal game). The main CPU 40a may be configured to determine the fluctuation time of the normal game by determining the normal fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation time of the normal game is defined. The normal fluctuation pattern may be stored in the main ROM 40b.

Then, the main CPU 40a executes a normal game by performing a process different from the normal symbol start process. Specifically, the main CPU 40a starts the normal game, and when the fluctuation time determined in the normal symbol start process elapses, the information display is performed so that the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol start process is fixedly stopped and displayed. Control the panel 22.

Next, the normal hit processing performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
After the end of the normal hit game, the main CPU 40a performs the normal hit process. In the normal hit process, the main CPU 40a starts a control for causing a normal hit game depending on whether it is in the open extension state or the non-open extension state. Therefore, the main CPU 40a generates a normal hit by performing the normal hit process. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, a normal hit game occurs after winning a normal hit. It should be noted that causing a normal hit game is equivalent to granting a normal hit game. In the normal hit process, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode when the open extension state is in the open extension state. Further, the main CPU 40a controls the first actuator A1 so that the second start port 27 is opened in the open mode when the non-open extension state is in the non-open extension state.

In the present embodiment, the opening mode in the open extension state has a larger number of times the second starting port 27 is opened in one normal hit game than in the opening mode in the non-open extension state. Moreover, the total time for opening the second starting port 27 is long. Therefore, when the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the open extension state, compared with the case where the second starting port 27 is opened in the opening mode in the non-open extension state. , It is easy to put the game ball into the second starting port 27. That is, in the open extension state, the advantage regarding the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 27 is higher than in the non-open extension state.

Next, various processes performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
First, the state processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
Information that can identify the game state is stored in the sub RAM 41c. The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-probability state flag). The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub RAM 41c includes information that can identify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state (hereinafter, referred to as a secondary extension state flag). The information that can identify the gaming state stored in the sub-RAM 41c includes information that can specify which of the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state (hereinafter, referred to as a sub-time-saving state flag). In the present embodiment, information that can identify which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state, information that can identify which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and the time saving state are used. The information that can identify which of the non-time saving states is separated from the information, but some or all of the information may be used as common information. For example, from a single piece of information, which of the non-probability fluctuation state and the probability fluctuation state, which of the open extension state and the non-open extension state, and which of the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state. , May be configured to be identifiable.

When the control information that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state in the sub-probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the probability fluctuation state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the secondary probability state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-open extension state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the open extension state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the open extension state in the secondary extension state flag. When the control information that can specify the non-time saving state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the non-time saving state in the sub-time saving state flag. When the control information that can specify the time saving state is input, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the time saving state in the secondary time saving state flag.

The sub CPU 41a has a value that can specify the non-probability fluctuation state in the sub-probability state flag, a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag, and a value that can specify the non-time-saving state in the sub-time saving state flag. When the gaming state is set, the information that can be identified as the normal low probability state (hereinafter, referred to as the sub-normal low-probability information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify a non-probability fluctuation state in the sub-probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extension state in the sub-extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time-saving state in the sub-time-saving state flag. When the game state to be set is reached, information that can identify the specific low-probability state (hereinafter referred to as sub-specific low-probability information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. Further, the sub CPU 41a sets a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the sub-probability state flag, a value that can specify the open extension state in the sub-extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time-saving state in the sub-time-saving state flag. When each of the game states to be set is reached, information that can identify the specific high-probability state (hereinafter referred to as sub-specific high-probability information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c. The sub CPU 41a has a value that can specify the probability fluctuation state in the sub-probability state flag, a value that can specify the non-open extension state in the sub-extension state flag, and a value that can specify the time-saving state in the sub-time-saving state flag. When the set gaming state is reached, information that can identify the special state (hereinafter referred to as sub-special information) is stored in the sub-RAM 41c.

Next, the effect game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the effect game is played. When the sub CPU 41a is normally in a low probability state, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game. Note that the sub CPU 41a does not normally control to execute the effect game even if the second variation pattern command is input when the probability is low. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a is in any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls to execute the effect game. The sub CPU 41a does not control to execute the effect game even if the first variation pattern command is input when it is in any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state.

In this way, the sub CPU 41a normally executes the production game based on the first special game when it is in the low probability state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started when the pachinko game machine 10 is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, and the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time. At that time, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are started when the pachinko game machine 10 is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time. , The production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed. Further, the sub CPU 41a causes the production game based on the second special game to be executed when any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, and the first When the special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first special game and the second special game are started when the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled in any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, and the first special game is started. When the game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed.

In controlling the execution of the production game, the sub CPU 41a determines the symbol combination of the production symbols to be finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the production game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is the jackpot symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the combination of the jackpot effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines a combination of small hit effect symbols. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the combination of the outlier effect symbols. When the out-of-order variation pattern associated with the normal reach effect and the super reach effect is specified, the sub CPU 41a may determine the out-of-order effect symbol combination including the reach.

When the variable pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the effect symbol is displayed in a variable manner. That is, the sub CPU 41a starts the production game. The variation pattern command can be said to be control information for instructing the start of the production game based on the variation pattern. The sub CPU 41a sets at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that, for example, an effect such as a jackpot notice effect is executed based on the variation pattern that can be specified from the variation pattern command. Control. Further, the sub CPU 41a temporarily stops and displays the symbol combination according to the determined effect symbol at a predetermined timing. After that, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect symbol combination to be fixedly stopped and displayed when the game end command is input. The sub CPU 41a may time the fluctuation time that can be specified from the fluctuation pattern, and display the effect symbol combination as a fixed stop display when the fluctuation time elapses, regardless of the game end command.

Next, the specific game processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific game is played. Specifically, in any of the normal low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, the sub CPU 41a is based on the first special game when the first variation pattern command is input. Controls to execute the first specific game. Further, in any of the normal low accuracy state, the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, when the sub CPU 41a inputs the second variation pattern command, the secondary CPU 41a is based on the second special game. Controls the execution of a specific game. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the first specific game and the second specific game are executed at the same time. In the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are executed at the same time regardless of which of the normal low probability state, the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state is controlled. When this is done, the first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed, and the second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

In controlling the execution of the specific game, the sub CPU 41a determines the specific symbol to be finally fixedly stopped and displayed in the specific game based on the symbol command and the variation pattern command. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a jackpot symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the jackpot specific symbol. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is a small hit symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the specific symbol of the small hit. When the special symbol that can be specified from the symbol command is an outlier symbol, the sub CPU 41a determines the outlier specific symbol. In addition, the type of the specific symbol to be fixedly stopped and displayed in the specific game may be different depending on the type of the jackpot symbol.

Further, when the first variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a changes and displays the specific symbol in the first specific area Z1 and controls the effect display device 25 so that the first specific game is started. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first specific area Z1 and the first specific game is ended when the first game end command is input. Similarly, when the second variation pattern command is input, the sub CPU 41a changes and displays the specific symbol in the second specific area Z2, and controls the effect display device 25 so that the second specific game is started. Further, the sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so that the specific symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the second specific area Z2 when the input of the second game end command is input, and the second specific game is ended.

Next, the hit effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the jackpot effect is performed during the jackpot game. When the opening command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the opening effect is performed. When a round command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the round effect is performed. When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the ending effect is performed.

Further, the sub CPU 41a controls at least one of the decorative lamp 17, the speaker 18, and the effect display device 25 so that the small hit effect is performed during the small hit game. The small hit effect in the present embodiment is such that the effect symbol at the end of the special game of small hit and the specific symbol are continuously displayed on the effect display device 25.

The standby effect processing performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
The sub CPU 41a normally displays the effect so that the standby effect is executed when the execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not executed in the low probability state. Control the device 25. Not limited to this, the sub CPU 41a may control the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18 so that the standby effect is performed. In the normal low accuracy state, the sub CPU 41a has a standby effect triggered by the elapse of a predetermined waiting time without inputting any of the first variation pattern command and the opening command after inputting the first game end command. The effect display device 25 is controlled so as to start. The sub CPU 41a does not start the standby effect in the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state.

The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to end the standby effect when any of the first variation pattern command and the opening command is input during the execution of the standby effect, usually in a low accuracy state. Note that the sub CPU 41a does not end the standby effect even if the second variation pattern command is input during the execution of the standby effect, usually in a low accuracy state. The sub CPU 41a controls the effect display device 25 so as to end the standby effect when any of the second variation pattern command and the opening command is input during the execution of the standby effect in the specific low accuracy state. The situation in which the standby effect is executed in the specific low-accuracy state is, for example, when the standby effect is started in the normal low-accuracy state and then controlled from the normal low-accuracy state to the specific low-accuracy state during the execution of the standby effect. It can happen. Specifically, after the standby effect is started in the normal low accuracy state, when the standby effect is controlled from the normal low accuracy state to the specific low accuracy state based on the end of the second special game, the standby effect is performed in the specific low accuracy state. Will be executed. Note that the sub CPU 41a does not end the standby effect even if the first variation pattern command is input in the specific low accuracy state during the execution of the standby effect.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the change of the holding ball with respect to the gaming time in each gaming state will be described.
The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that if a game ball is inserted into the second starting port 27, it will be a small hit with a high probability even if it is not a big hit. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the probability of a small hit when the ball enters the second starting port 27 in the non-probability state and the second starting port 27 in the probabilistic state. The probability of getting a small hit when entering the ball is the same. Therefore, the probability that the second special game will be a small hit is usually in the low probability state, in the specific low probability state, in the specific high probability state, or in the special state. It is the same in both cases. Then, if the player hits to the right, the game ball can be inserted into the gate 33 and the game ball can be inserted into the second starting port 27, so that a small hit lottery is generated and a prize ball is obtained. Opportunity arises. However, since the fluctuation time of the second special game in the non-time reduction state is significantly longer than the fluctuation time of the second special game in the non-time reduction state, a small hit game is actually generated and the prize ball is awarded. The time it takes to get a chance to win will also be significantly longer. Speaking of the present embodiment, about 10 minutes have passed since the game ball was inserted into the second starting port 27 and the execution of the second special game was started, and finally the second major winning opening 31 Will be released.

When hitting right in the non-time saving state, the number of game balls consumed per unit time (the number of game balls fired) exceeds the number of game balls that can be acquired per unit time. Further, when hitting to the right, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the first starting port 26, so that the number of special games executed per unit time is significantly reduced. Therefore, when it is in a non-time saving state, it is preferable to hit left. On the other hand, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the second special game is shorter than in the non-time saving state. As a result, in the time-saving state, the number of small hits per unit time is likely to be larger than in the non-time-saving state, and the frequency of small hit games being given per unit time is likely to be higher. That is, in the present embodiment, in the special state, the small hit game is given more frequently per unit time than in the normal low probability state. Further, in the present embodiment, in the specific low probability state and the specific high probability state, the small hit game is given more frequently per unit time than in the normal low probability state. Therefore, when the time is shortened, it is preferable to hit right. As described above, in the non-time saving state in the present embodiment, it is recommended to launch the game ball with a left-handed firing intensity (first firing intensity). On the other hand, in the time-saving state in the present embodiment, it is recommended to launch the game ball with a right-handed firing intensity (second firing intensity).

Incidentally, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second starting port 27 is arranged upstream of the second grand prize opening 31 in the second path R2 in the right side region R2a. Then, in the present embodiment, in the open extension state, most of the game balls flowing down the second path R2 enter the second starting port 27, and even if a small hit game occurs, the second big winning opening It is difficult for a game ball to enter 31. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the non-open extension state, as compared with the open extension state, the second game ball flowing down the second path R2 without entering the second starting port 27. The number of game balls that enter the large winning opening 31 tends to increase.

For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko machine 10 is controlled to a special state in which the time is shortened and the non-open extension state, the number of small hits per unit time increases, and the second major winning opening 31 Since the number of gaming balls that enter the ball is likely to increase, the number of gaming balls that can be acquired per unit time is larger than the number of gaming balls that are consumed per unit time. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, if the pachinko game machine 10 is controlled to a special state, if the player hits right, even if the big hit game does not occur, the game ball (holding ball) possessed by the small hit game occurs. It is possible to increase.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the pachinko machine 10 is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, it is preferable to hit the left side, so it is assumed that the pachinko machine 10 hits the left side. However, when the ball is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, even if the player hits the left side, the number of balls held cannot be increased, and the number of balls held decreases as the game is continued.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when it is controlled to either the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state, it is preferable to strike right, so it is assumed that the pachinko machine 10 strikes right. However, when controlled in either the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state, the number of small hits won per unit time is larger than that in the normal low accuracy state, but right-handed. Even if you do, you cannot increase the number of balls you have, and the more you continue playing, the fewer balls you have. That is, in either the specific low-accuracy state or the specific high-accuracy state, the number of times the small hit game is given per unit time is larger than in the normal low-accuracy state, but the number of balls held does not increase. .. However, when it is controlled in either the specific low accuracy state or the specific high accuracy state, it is usually low because the game ball can be easily entered into the second starting port 27 by hitting right. Compared to the case where the game is controlled to a certain state, the decrease in the number of balls held when the game is continued is suppressed. Therefore, it can be said that the specific low-accuracy state has a higher advantage than the normal low-accuracy state. In addition, it can be said that the specific high-accuracy state has a higher advantage than the normal low-accuracy state.

On the other hand, when it is controlled to a special state, it is preferable to hit right, so it is assumed to hit right. Then, when controlled to a special state, by hitting right, a small hit game is generated per unit time, and there are many opportunities for the game ball to enter the second large winning opening 31. Therefore, the number of balls held can be increased, and the number of balls held increases as the game is continued. Therefore, it can be said that the special state has a higher advantage than the normal low probability state. In addition, it can be said that the special state has a higher advantage than the specific low probability state. In addition, it can be said that the special state has a higher advantage than the specific high accuracy state.

Here, the notification of the firing intensity of the firing handle 16 executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter, referred to as the firing intensity notification) will be described. The firing intensity notification of the present embodiment includes a notification that recommends firing a game ball with a left-handed firing strength (first firing strength) (hereinafter referred to as a first firing strength notification) and a right-handed firing strength notification. There is a notification (hereinafter referred to as a second firing intensity notification) that recommends firing a game ball with a firing intensity (second firing intensity).

In the present embodiment, the firing intensity notification is configured to be feasible in the firing intensity notification lamp 22g. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the first firing intensity notification is executed by turning off the firing intensity notification lamp 22g. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the second firing intensity notification is executed by turning on the firing intensity notification lamp 22g.

The processing related to the firing intensity notification performed by the main CPU 40a will be described.
The main CPU 40a turns off the firing intensity notification lamp 22g when it is in the non-time saving state. Further, the main CPU 40a turns on the firing intensity notification lamp 22g when the time is shortened. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to acquire a gaming ball by inserting the gaming ball into the first winning opening 29 during the jackpot game. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to enter the game ball into the first large winning opening 29 by firing the game ball with a right-handed firing intensity. As described above, during the jackpot game in the present embodiment, it is recommended to launch the game ball with a right-handed firing intensity. The main CPU 40a turns on the firing intensity notification lamp 22g during the jackpot game. As described above, in the present embodiment, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g is a means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing handle 16.

Further, in the present embodiment, the firing intensity notification is configured to be feasible in the effect display device 25. In the effect display device 25, the second firing intensity notification is executed at least when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. When the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state during the execution of the reach effect, the effect display device 25 is configured to continuously execute the reach effect and execute the second firing intensity notification. ing. Further, in the effect display device 25, the first firing intensity notification is executed at least when the time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state. When the time saving state is controlled to the non-time saving state during the execution of the reach effect, the effect display device 25 is configured to continuously execute the reach effect and execute the first firing intensity notification. ing.

The process related to the firing intensity notification performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub CPU 41a inputs control information capable of specifying the time saving state in the non-time saving state, the effect display device 25 causes the effect display device 25 to execute the second firing intensity notification. When the sub CPU 41a inputs control information capable of specifying the time saving state during the execution of the reach effect, the effect display device 25 continuously executes the reach effect and executes the second firing intensity notification. After the execution of the second firing intensity notification, the sub CPU 41a continues the execution of the second firing intensity notification in the effect display device 25 until the control information that can identify the non-time saving state is input. When the sub CPU 41a inputs control information capable of identifying the non-time saving state when the time saving state is in effect, the effect display device 25 terminates the second firing intensity notification and executes the first firing intensity notification. When the sub CPU 41a inputs control information capable of identifying the non-time saving state during the execution of the reach effect, the effect display device 25 continuously executes the reach effect and terminates the second firing intensity notification. , The first firing intensity notification is executed. After executing the first firing intensity notification, the sub CPU 41a clocks the first firing intensity notification time, and terminates the first firing intensity notification when the first firing intensity notification time elapses.

Further, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to execute the second firing intensity notification during the big hit game. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a inputs a round command, the effect display device 25 executes the second firing intensity notification. After executing the second firing intensity notification, the sub CPU 41a continues the execution of the second firing intensity notification on the effect display device 25 until the ending command is input. When the ending command is input, the sub CPU 41a ends the second firing intensity notification. As described above, in the present embodiment, the effect display device 25 is a means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing handle 16. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute a notification recommending that the gaming ball be launched with a right-handed firing intensity (second firing intensity) when controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. There is.

Next, a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 (hereinafter, referred to as a transition notification) will be described.
In the present embodiment, the transition notification is configured to be executable in the effect display device 25. The transition notification can be executed when the game state has changed, and is configured to notify that the game state has changed. Specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to execute the transition notification when the time is controlled to be shortened after the jackpot game is completed. That is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state when the jackpot game is completed and the time is controlled to the shortened state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured so that after the jackpot game is completed, the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times, and when the special low probability state is controlled, the transition notification is executed. As described above, the main CPU 40a controls the game state by counting the number of times the special game is executed in the non-probability variation state by using the number of operations stored in the main RAM 40c. That is, when the value (number of operations) counted by the main CPU 40a becomes 0 (predetermined value) and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is controlled to the time saving state, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can execute the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state. As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is configured to be able to execute the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. When the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state during the execution of the reach effect, the effect display device 25 is configured to continuously execute the reach effect and execute the transition notification. In this case, the effect display device 25 executes the transition notification so that the reach effect is not hindered. In the present embodiment, when the reach effect and the transition notification are executed at the same time, the reach effect is displayed in a wider area of the display area 25r of the effect display device 25 than the display area for displaying the transition notification. NS. Not limited to this, for example, when the reach effect and the transition notification are executed at the same time, the reach effect is executed by the effect display device 25, while the transition notification is performed with the effect display device 25 such as the decorative lamp 17 and the speaker 18. It may be executed by another means.

As described above, the transition notification of the present embodiment depends on the case where the jackpot game is completed and controlled to the time saving state, and the case where the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state. It is configured to be viable. Then, in the present embodiment, the transition notification executed when the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state is executed by the effect display device 25 in the mode of dedicated notification. It is configured in. That is, the transition notification executed when the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state is different from other transition notifications, and the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a is This is a notification that is executed only when a predetermined value is reached and the time is controlled to a shortened state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a has become a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state by executing the transition notification. As described above, in the present embodiment, the mode of the transition notification that can be executed when the number of operations counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state, and the jackpot game is completed and controlled to the time saving state. It is configured to be different from the mode of transition notification that can be performed in some cases.

The process related to the transition notification performed by the sub CPU 41a will be described.
After the jackpot game is completed, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to execute the shift notification when the control information capable of specifying the time saving state is input. Specifically, the sub CPU 41a executes the transition notification when the ending command is input and then the control information capable of specifying the time saving state is input. After executing the transition notification, the sub CPU 41a clocks the transition notification time, and terminates the transition notification when the transition notification time elapses. When the transition notification time elapses during the execution of the reach effect, the sub CPU 41a causes the effect display device 25 to continuously execute the reach effect and execute the transition notification.

Further, when the sub CPU 41a inputs control information capable of specifying the time saving state in the normally low accuracy state (non-time saving state), the effect display device 25 executes the transition notification. Specifically, when the sub CPU 41a is in the non-time saving state, after inputting control information capable of identifying the time saving state, the sub CPU 41a clocks a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds), and shifts to the lapse of the predetermined time as an opportunity. Make the notification executed. After executing the transition notification, the sub CPU 41a clocks the transition notification time, and terminates the transition notification when the transition notification time elapses.

Next, the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification are executed will be described.
13 (a) to 13 (f) show an example of the display contents of the effect display device 25 when the normal low accuracy state is changed to the specific low accuracy state. That is, FIGS. 13 (a) to 13 (f) show the effect display device when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed 900 times after the end of the jackpot game and is controlled to the specific low accuracy state. An example of the display contents of 25 is shown.

As shown in FIG. 13A, in the effect display device 25, after the jackpot game ends, the 900th rotation special game in the non-probability variation state ends, and the second firing intensity notification IF is executed. The second firing intensity notification IF in the present embodiment is composed of an image of the characters "right-handed" and an image imitating the "right arrow". At this time, on the effect display device 25, the design combination of the outliers of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is fixedly stopped and displayed. Further, in the effect display device 25, the out-of-order symbol of the first specific game is fixedly stopped and displayed in the first specific area Z1, and the out-of-order symbol of the second specific area Z2 is fixedly stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13B, in the effect display device 25, after the second firing intensity notification IF is executed in FIG. 13A, the transition notification is executed when a predetermined time elapses. The effect display device 25 displays a state in which the image imitating the "wooden door" is gradually closed by starting the transition notification. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the image imitating the "wooden door" is displayed on the layer before the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, as the image imitating the "wooden door" is closed, the design combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is hidden. In the effect display device 25, an image imitating a "wooden door" is displayed in the first specific area Z1, the specific symbol of the first specific game, and the second specific area Z2. It is displayed on the layer after the specific symbol of the game and the second firing intensity notification IF. Therefore, in the effect display device 25, regardless of the display of the image imitating the "wooden door", it is displayed in the specific symbol of the first specific game and the second specific area Z2 displayed in the first specific area Z1. The specific symbol of the second specific game and the second firing intensity notification IF are continuously displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13 (c), in the effect display device 25, the image imitating the "wooden door" in FIG. 13 (b) is gradually closed, and the image imitating the "wooden door" is completely closed. The image that closes is displayed. At this time, in the effect display device 25, the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is completely hidden by the image imitating the "wooden door" and is not displayed. On the other hand, in the effect display device 25, the specific symbol of the first specific game displayed in the first specific area Z1, the specific symbol of the second specific game displayed in the second specific area Z2, and the second firing intensity notification. IF continues to be displayed. In the production display device 25, when the design combination of the production game corresponding to the first special game is completely hidden in the image imitating the "wooden door", the design combination of the production game corresponding to the first special game is displayed. to erase.

As shown in FIG. 13 (d), in the effect display device 25, the image imitating the "wooden door" in FIG. 13 (c) is completely closed, and the image imitating the "wooden door" is gradually opened. Is displayed. In the effect display device 25, since the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the first special game is erased in FIG. 13 (c), even if the image imitating the "wooden door" is opened, the "wooden door" is displayed. The symbol combination of the production game corresponding to the first special game hidden by the image imitating the door is not displayed.

As shown in FIG. 13 (e), in the effect display device 25, the image imitating the "wooden door" is opened, and the image imitating the "wooden door" is erased. Then, on the effect display device 25, an image of the characters "Revenge MODE rush" is displayed. In the present embodiment, the image "Revenge MODE rush" is an image suggesting that the effect mode has changed due to the control from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state.

As shown in FIG. 13 (f), in the effect display device 25, the image of the characters “Revenge MODE rush” is erased, and the transition notification ends. In this way, the transition notification executed by the effect display device 25 gradually closes the image imitating the "wooden door", and after the image imitating the "wooden door" is completely closed, the "wooden door" The image that imitates the door opens, and the image of the characters "Revenge MODE rush" is displayed. Then, in the effect display device 25, after the end of the transition notification, the symbol combination of the effect game corresponding to the second special game is displayed. As shown in FIGS. 13 (a) and 13 (f), the design of the production symbol used for the design combination of the production game corresponding to the first special game and the design combination of the production game corresponding to the second special game. It is different from the design of the production design used for. That is, in the present embodiment, the mode of the production game corresponding to the first special game is different from the mode of the production game corresponding to the second special game.

As described above, in the normal low probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed, while the executing first is not executed. 1 A production game corresponding to a special game is executed. On the other hand, in the specific low probability state, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, while the second special game being executed is not executed. The production game corresponding to is executed. Then, the effect display device 25 displays the effect game corresponding to the first special game before the start of the transition notification. On the other hand, in the effect display device 25, the effect game corresponding to the second special game is not displayed before the start of the transition notification. Further, in the effect display device 25, the effect game corresponding to the second special game is displayed after the end of the transition notification. On the other hand, in the effect display device 25, the effect game corresponding to the first special game is not displayed after the end of the transition notification. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time before the start of the transition notification, the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is not executed. , The production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time after the end of the transition notification, the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed is not executed, but is executed. The production game corresponding to the second special game inside is executed.

Further, as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time regardless of the gaming state, the first specific game corresponding to the first special game being executed is specified. The game is executed, and the second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. Then, in the effect display device 25, the specific symbol of the first specific game is displayed and the specific symbol of the second specific game is displayed both before the start of the transition notification and after the end of the transition notification. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the first special is being executed both before the start of the transition notification and after the end of the transition notification. The first specific game corresponding to the game is executed, and the second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed.

Here, a case where the normal low probability state is controlled to the specific low probability state based on the end of the first special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 14, the first special game starts at the timing t11. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the first special game. The first special game started at timing t11 corresponds to the 900th special game started in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. The "number of times the symbol variation game is executed" in the figure indicates the number of times the special game is completed in the non-probability variation state after the end of the jackpot game. Further, the "number of operations" in the figure is the number of times that 1 is subtracted each time the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed in the above-mentioned special symbol end processing.

At timing t12, the first special game started at timing t11 ends. The first special game finished at timing t12 corresponds to the 900th special game finished in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the number of operations is subtracted by 1 to become 0. Then, by updating the number of operations from 1 to 0, the gaming state is controlled from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state. That is, at the timing t12, the non-open extension state is controlled to the open extension state, and the non-open extension state is controlled to the time reduction state. Further, the second firing intensity notification is executed as the time is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. That is, at the timing t12, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g is turned on, and the second firing intensity notification IF is executed by the effect display device 25.

At the timing t13 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing t12, the effect display device 25 executes the transition notification. Then, at the timing t14 during the execution of the transition notification, the first special game starts. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game. After that, the transition notification ends at the timing t15, and the first special game started at the timing t14 ends at the timing t16. Since the number of operations at the timing t16 is already 0, it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at timing t17, and the second special game started at timing t17 ends at timing t18. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

For example, when the standby effect is executed before the first special game started at the timing t11, the standby effect ends with the start of the first special game at the timing t11. After that, at the timing t12, the second firing intensity notification is executed. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first special game is executed during the execution of the standby effect and the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the first special game becomes a predetermined value, the standby effect Is completed, and the second firing intensity notification is executed.

Next, a case where the normal low accuracy state is controlled to the specific low accuracy state based on the end of the second special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 15, the second special game starts at the timing t21. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. The second special game started at the timing t21 corresponds to the special game started at the 900th time in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game.

At timing t22, the second special game started at timing t21 ends. The second special game finished at timing t22 corresponds to the 900th special game finished in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the number of operations is subtracted by 1 to become 0. Then, by updating the number of operations from 1 to 0, the gaming state is controlled from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state. That is, at the timing t22, the non-open extension state is controlled to the open extension state, and the non-open extension state is controlled to the time reduction state. Further, the second firing intensity notification is executed as the time is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. That is, at the timing t22, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g lights up, and the effect display device 25 executes the second firing intensity notification IF.

At the timing t23 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing t22, the effect display device 25 executes the transition notification. Then, at the timing t24 during which the transition notification is being executed, the second special game starts. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. In the present embodiment, the production game corresponding to the second special game can be executed in the specific low probability state, but the production display device 25 does not execute the production game only during the execution of the transition notification. It is configured. After that, the transition notification ends at the timing t25. At this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed when the transition notification ends. At timing t26, the second special game started at timing t24 ends. Since the number of operations at the timing t26 is already 0, it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at timing t27, and the second special game started at timing t27 ends at timing t28. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

For example, when the standby effect is executed before the second special game started at the timing t21, the standby effect does not end even if the second special game at the timing t21 is started. After that, at the timing t22, the second firing intensity notification is executed. That is, at the timing t22, the standby effect is executed and the second firing intensity notification is executed. Then, with the start of the second special game at timing t24, the standby effect ends. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the second special game is executed during the execution of the standby effect and the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game becomes a predetermined value, the standby effect Is continuously executed, and the second firing intensity notification is executed. Then, in the second firing intensity notification, the second special game is executed during the execution of the standby effect, and the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game becomes a predetermined value, and from the non-time saving state. It is executed when it is controlled to the time saving state. Further, in the transition notification, the second special game is executed during the execution of the standby effect, and the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game becomes a predetermined value, from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. It is executed when a predetermined time elapses after being controlled.

Next, in the normal low probability state, a case where the control is performed to the specific low probability state based on the end of the first special game during the execution of the second special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 16, the first special game starts at the timing t31. At this time, the second special game started before the timing t31 is being executed. That is, at the timing t31, the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the first special game, but does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. The first special game started at the timing t31 corresponds to the 901st special game started in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. This is because the second special game has started before the timing t31. The "number of times the symbol variation game is executed" and the "number of times the operation is performed" in the figure are the number of times the game is updated when the special game ends. Therefore, if the second special game is completed before the timing t31, the "number of times the symbol variation game is executed" is 900 and the "number of operations" is 0 at the timing t31.

At timing t32, the first special game started at timing t31 ends. The first special game finished at the timing t32 corresponds to the special game finished 900 times in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the number of operations is subtracted by 1 to become 0. Then, by updating the number of operations from 1 to 0, the gaming state is controlled from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state. That is, at the timing t32, the non-open extension state is controlled to the open extension state, and the non-open extension state is controlled to the time reduction state. Further, the second firing intensity notification is executed as the time is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. That is, at the timing t32, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g is turned on, and the second firing intensity notification IF is executed by the effect display device 25. At this time, the second special game started before the timing t31 has not ended and is being executed.

At the timing t33 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing t32, the effect display device 25 executes the transition notification. Incidentally, at this time, the second special game is being executed, but the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. After that, the transition notification ends at the timing t34. At this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game being executed when the transition notification ends. At timing t35, the second special game started before timing t31 ends. The second special game finished at the timing t35 corresponds to the 901st special game finished in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. Since the number of operations at the timing t35 is already 0, it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at the timing t36, and the second special game started at the timing t36 ends at the timing t37. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the first special game being executed ends before the second special game being executed ends, and the first special game is terminated. When the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end of the special game becomes a predetermined value, the second firing intensity notification is executed. Further, the second firing intensity notification is provided when the first special game and the second special game are being executed, the first special game being executed ends before the second special game being executed ends, and the first special game is executed. The value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end of the special game becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. On the other hand, in the transition notification, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the first special game being executed ends before the second special game being executed ends, and the first special game concerned The value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when a predetermined time elapses after being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state.

Next, in the normal low probability state, a case where the control is performed to the specific low probability state based on the end of the second special game during the execution of the first special game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 17, the first special game starts at the timing t41. At this time, the second special game started before the timing t41 is being executed. That is, at the timing t41, the first special game is started during the execution of the second special game, and the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time. Incidentally, at this time, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the first special game, but does not execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. The first special game started at the timing t41 corresponds to the 901st special game started in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game.

At timing t42, the second special game started before timing t41 ends. The second special game finished at the timing t42 corresponds to the special game finished 900th time in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the number of operations is subtracted by 1 to become 0. Then, by updating the number of operations from 1 to 0, the gaming state is controlled from the normal low probability state to the specific low probability state. That is, at the timing t42, the non-open extension state is controlled to the open extension state, and the non-open extension state is controlled to the time reduction state. Further, the second firing intensity notification is executed as the time is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. That is, at the timing t42, the firing intensity notification lamp 22g is turned on, and the second firing intensity notification IF is executed by the effect display device 25. At this time, the first special game started at the timing t41 has not ended and is being executed.

At the timing t43 when a predetermined time has elapsed from the timing t42, the effect display device 25 executes the transition notification. Incidentally, at this time, the first special game is being executed, but the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game. After that, the transition notification ends at the timing t44. At this time, the effect display device 25 does not execute the effect game corresponding to the first special game being executed even after the transition notification is completed. Then, at timing t45, the first special game started at timing t41 ends. The first special game finished at the timing t45 corresponds to the 901st special game finished in the non-probability fluctuation state after the end of the jackpot game. Since the number of operations at the timing t45 is already 0, it remains 0 and is not updated. After that, the second special game starts at the timing t46, and the second special game started at the timing t46 ends at the timing t47. Incidentally, during the execution of the second special game, the effect display device 25 executes the effect game corresponding to the second special game.

As described above, in the present embodiment, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the second special game being executed ends before the first special game being executed ends, and the second special game is terminated. When the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end of the special game becomes a predetermined value, the second firing intensity notification is executed. In addition, the second firing intensity notification is provided when the first special game and the second special game are being executed, the second special game being executed ends before the first special game being executed ends, and the second special game is executed. The value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end of the special game becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. On the other hand, in the transition notification, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the second special game being executed ends before the first special game being executed ends, and the second special game concerned The value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the end becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when a predetermined time elapses after being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state.

For example, even when the reach effect is executed in the first special game started at the timing t41 of FIG. 17, the second firing intensity notification is executed at the timing t42, and the transition notification is executed at the timing t43. .. As described above, in the present embodiment, the first special game and the second special game are being executed, and the reach effect is being executed, and the first special game being executed is being executed before the end. When the second special game ends and the value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value based on the end of the second special game, the reach effect being executed is continuously executed. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the reach effect is continuously executed, and the second firing intensity notification is executed. Further, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, and during the execution of the reach effect, the second special game being executed ends before the execution of the first special game ends. After the value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value based on the end of the second special game, when a predetermined time elapses, the reach effect being executed is continuously executed. At this time, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the reach effect is continuously executed and the transition notification is executed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) In the present embodiment, when the number of times the symbol variation game is executed reaches a predetermined value during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. In conventional gaming machines, when the symbol variation game is not executed, for example, when the jackpot game ends, the time saving state is controlled, but the time saving state is controlled during the execution of the symbol variation game. There was no. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the joy of being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state and the surprise that the gaming state shifts during the execution of the symbol variation game, and it is possible to improve the interest. Further, in the present embodiment, when the value of the number of executions of the symbol variation game becomes a predetermined value based on the end of the second special game being executed during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, it is not possible. It is configured to be controlled from the time saving state to the time saving state and to execute the second firing intensity notification. In the present embodiment, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the first firing intensity in the non-time saving state, while it is recommended to launch the game ball at the second firing intensity in the time saving state. Therefore, even during the execution of the first special game, the player needs to adjust the firing intensity of the firing handle 16 when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. That is, in the present embodiment, it is recommended to operate the firing handle 16 by changing from the first firing intensity to the second firing intensity when the time saving state is controlled during the execution of the first special game in the non-time saving state. There is. According to the present embodiment, when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, the recommended second firing intensity notification is executed in the time saving state, so that it is recommended even during the execution of the first special game. It is possible to make it easier to launch the game ball with the same firing strength. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the game ball being launched at a non-recommended firing intensity.

(2) In the present embodiment, when the value of the number of times the symbol variation game is executed becomes a predetermined value based on the end of the executing first special game during the execution of the first special game and the second special game. It is configured to be controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state and to execute the second firing intensity notification. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game in the non-time saving state, when the time saving state is controlled based on the end of the executing first special game, the first firing intensity is changed to the first. 2 It is recommended to operate the launch operating means instead of the firing intensity. According to the present embodiment, when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, the second firing intensity notification is executed. Therefore, for example, from the non-time saving state while the player is operating the firing handle 16. Even when the time is controlled to be shortened, it is possible to make it easier to launch the game ball with the recommended firing intensity. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the game ball being launched at a non-recommended firing intensity.

(3) In the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed and the advance notice effect is being executed and the time is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, the notice being executed is given. The production is continuously executed, and the second firing intensity notification is executed. Since the advance notice effect is an effect that is executed according to the result of the big hit lottery, it is an effect that is easy for the player to pay attention to. If such an easy-to-attention notice production is canceled in the middle, there is a risk that the player will lose interest. According to the present embodiment, even when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, it is possible to continue the advance notice effect during execution, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest. Further, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to execute the second launch intensity notification while continuing the advance notice effect during execution, so that the deterioration of the interest is suppressed and the game ball with the recommended launch intensity. It is possible to make it easier to fire.

(4) In the present embodiment, when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, it is possible to execute the transition notification, so that it is easy to understand that the gaming state has shifted, and it is more recommended. It is possible to make it easier to launch a game ball with a different firing strength.

(5) In the present embodiment, the value (number of operations) counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value, and the mode of notification regarding the transition of the game state that can be executed when controlled to the time saving state is that the jackpot game is completed. , It is different from the mode of notification regarding the transition of the gaming state that can be executed when the time is controlled to the shortened state. According to the present embodiment, even when the time saving state is controlled, the mode of notification regarding the transition of the gaming state differs depending on the trigger for controlling the time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand that the value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value and is controlled to the time saving state.

(6) In the present embodiment, when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, the second firing intensity notification is first executed, and then the transition notification is executed when a predetermined time elapses. According to the present embodiment, by executing the second launch intensity notification and the transition notification at different timings, it is possible to emphasize each notification and make it easier to understand. Further, by executing the second firing intensity notification first, it is possible to easily launch the game ball with the second firing intensity immediately after shifting to the time saving state. Then, after that, the transition notification is executed, so that it is easy to understand that the shift to the time saving state has occurred. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the time saving state is controlled, the transition notification is executed while preferentially executing the second firing intensity notification, so that it is easy to understand that the time saving state is obtained, and at the same time, it is easy to understand. It is possible to make it easier to launch the game ball with the recommended firing intensity, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(7) In the present embodiment, when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, it is possible to execute the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, so that it is easy to understand that the gaming state has shifted. , It is possible to make it easier to launch a game ball with a more recommended firing intensity. Furthermore, since the corresponding symbol variation game in the production game differs between before and after the notification regarding the transition of the game state, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the transition to the game state has been performed, and the recommended firing intensity. It is possible to make it easier to fire the game ball.

(8) In the present embodiment, the mode of the production game corresponding to the second special game being executed is different from the mode of the production game corresponding to the first special game being executed. That is, the mode of the production game is different between before the start and after the end of the transition notification. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to understand that the state has shifted to a shorter time state, and it is possible to make it easier to launch the game ball with the recommended firing intensity.

(9) In the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the first special game corresponding to the executing first special game is being executed both before and after the transition notification is started. 1 The specific game is executed, and the second specific game corresponding to the second special game being executed is executed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the first special game and the second special game are being executed at the same time, the production game corresponding to the first special game is executed before the start of the transition notification, while the end of the transition notification. Later, a production game corresponding to the second special game is executed. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to understand that the first special game and the second special game are being executed by the specific game, and at the same time, it is possible to understand that the production game has shifted to the time saving state. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier to launch the game ball with the recommended firing intensity, and it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the symbol variation game being executed, and it is possible to improve the interest.

(10) In the present embodiment, when the second special game ends and the value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value based on the end of the second special game during the execution of the standby effect, the non-time saving state is reached. It is controlled from to the time saving state. In the conventional gaming machines, for example, there are some that are controlled to the time saving state when the big hit game is completed, but there is no one that is controlled to the time saving state when the symbol variation game is finished. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to give the joy of being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, and to be surprised that the game state shifts when the symbol variation game ends during the execution of the standby effect, which improves the interest. Can be planned. Further, in the non-time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball with the first firing intensity even during the execution of the standby effect. Then, in the present embodiment, it is possible to enter the ball into the first starting port 26 by firing the game ball at the first firing intensity. The execution of the standby effect means that the execution of the first special game is not suspended and the first special game is not executed. Therefore, the player does not operate the firing handle 16. Conceivable. When the player operates the firing handle 16 after being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state during the execution of such a standby effect, the player does not notice the time saving state and plays with the first firing intensity. There is a risk of firing a ball. According to the present embodiment, even during the execution of the standby effect, when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball with the second firing intensity recommended in the time saving state. Is executed, it is possible to make it easier to launch the game ball with the recommended firing intensity. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the game ball being launched at a non-recommended firing intensity.

(11) In the present embodiment, when the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the first special game becomes a predetermined value during the execution of the standby effect, the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, and the time saving state is controlled. While the second firing intensity notification is executed, the standby effect is terminated. According to the present embodiment, even if the first special game is executed and the standby effect is completed, the second firing intensity notification is executed when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, which is recommended. It is possible to make it easier to launch the game ball with the firing strength. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in interest due to the game ball being launched with a non-recommended firing intensity.

The above-described embodiment can be modified and implemented as follows. In addition, each of the above-described embodiments and the following modified examples can be implemented in combination with each other within a technically consistent range.

-A small hit lottery may be performed when a game ball enters the first starting port 26. During the execution of the second special game, the main CPU 40a forces the running second special game when the first special game becomes a small hit and the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 22a. It may be terminated and the misaligned symbol may be fixedly stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display unit 22b.

-When the main CPU 40a starts the first special game during the execution of the second special game which is a big hit, the first special game may be forcibly removed. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during the execution of the first special game which is a big hit, the second special game may be forcibly removed. Further, when the main CPU 40a starts the first special game during the execution of the second special game which is a small hit, the first special game may be forcibly removed. Similarly, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during the execution of the first special game which is a small hit, the second special game may be forcibly removed. Further, when the main CPU 40a starts the second special game during the execution of the first special game which is a big hit, the second special game may be forcibly removed. In this way, in the case of "forced loss", the main CPU 40a may be forcibly removed after the winning lottery is performed, or may be forcibly removed without performing the winning lottery.

-For example, if the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game while one of the first special game and the second special game is being executed, the jackpot symbol is interrupted and the jackpot game is played. After the end, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed. Similarly, if the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the small hit symbol is interrupted and the small hit is interrupted. After the end of the game, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been suspended, may be resumed. Further, when the out-of-order symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the out-of-order symbol is derived in the one special game, and the corresponding symbol is derived. One special game may be configured to end. In addition, if an outlier symbol is displayed as a fixed stop in the other special game during the execution of one of the first special game and the second special game, the one special game is interrupted and the other special game is interrupted. After the variation interval after the end of the game elapses, the execution of the one of the above-mentioned special games, which has been interrupted, may be resumed.

-When the time is shortened, only the fluctuation time of the second special game of the first special game and the second special game is shortened (or is likely to be shortened) as compared with the non-time shortened state. It may be configured. At this time, for example, in the time saving state, the fluctuation time of the first special game may be longer (or more likely to be longer) than in the non-time saving state.

-In the special game, after the jackpot symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed, the jackpot game may be generated when the game ball enters the gate 33. In this case, after the jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed stop, the jackpot game may be in a waiting state until the game ball enters the gate 33. At this time, the effect display device 25 may be configured to execute an effect that encourages the game ball to enter the gate 33. Similarly, after the small hit symbol is fixedly stopped and displayed in the special game, the small hit game is given when the game ball enters the gate 33, as in the case where the big hit symbol is derived in the special game. It may be configured to be.

-When controlled in any of the specific low accuracy state, the specific high accuracy state, and the special state, the production game based on the first special game may be executed. Further, when the control is usually performed in a low accuracy state, the production game based on the second special game may be executed. For example, when the production game based on the first special game and the production game based on the second special game are executed, each production game may be executed separately in different display areas of the production display device 25. However, each effect game may be executed separately on different display devices.

-In the state setting process, the main CPU 40a may be a process of adding 1 to the number of time reductions and updating instead of the process of subtracting 1 and updating the number of time reductions each time the special game is executed. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores information that can specify 0 times as the number of time reductions in the main RAM 40c when controlling to the specific low accuracy state. Then, in the state setting process, when the main CPU 40a is in the specific low probability state, the number of time reductions is incremented by 1 and updated. On the other hand, in the state setting process, the main CPU 40a does not update the number of time reductions when the game state is other than the specific low probability state. When the specified low probability state is controlled with the end of the third big hit game, the main CPU 40a ends the specific low probability state when the updated time reduction number is information that can specify 100 times, and is normally low. Control to a certain state. Further, after the end of the jackpot game, the main CPU 40a is updated when the specific low probability state is controlled when the 900th special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed without the jackpot game occurring. When the number of time reductions performed is information that can specify 1200 times, the specific low-accuracy state is terminated and normally controlled to the low-accuracy state.

The main CPU 40a stores the initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c when the big hit game occurs, but instead, when the big hit game ends, the initial value of the number of operations is stored in the main RAM 40c. May be good.

-When a predetermined operation is performed when the power is turned on and an initialization process (so-called RAM clear) is performed, the main CPU 40a may store the initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c. In addition, the main CPU 40a stores the initial value of the number of operations in the main RAM 40c when an operation related to the setting change is performed with a configuration (so-called setting change) capable of setting information for determining the jackpot probability. You may let me.

The main CPU 40a may be changed when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state ends, and may be updated by subtracting 1 from the number of operations when the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state starts. You may update by subtracting 1 from the number of operations during the execution of the special game.

-In the special symbol end processing, the main CPU 40a may perform the processing of adding 1 to the number of operations and updating instead of the process of subtracting 1 and updating the number of operations each time the special game in the non-probability fluctuation state is executed. good. In this case, the main CPU 40a stores information in the main RAM 40c that can specify 0 times as the initial value of the number of operations. Then, in the special symbol end processing, when the main CPU 40a is in the non-probability fluctuation state, the number of operations is incremented by 1 and updated. On the other hand, in the special symbol end processing, the main CPU 40a does not update the number of operations when it is in the probability fluctuation state. In the special symbol end processing, if the number of operations stored in the main RAM 40c is information that can specify 900 times or more, the number of operations is not updated. Then, when the updated number of operations is information that can specify 900 times, the main CPU 40a normally ends the low probability state and controls it to the specific low probability state.

-The firing intensity notification may be performed by the decorative lamp 17 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. The firing intensity notification may be performed by the speaker 18 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25.

After executing the second firing intensity notification, the sub CPU 41a may end the second firing intensity notification when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition may be satisfied, for example, when the predetermined second firing intensity notification time has elapsed. Further, the predetermined conditions may be satisfied, for example, when a predetermined number of special games are executed.

-The transition notification may be performed by the decorative lamp 17 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25. The transition notification may be performed by the speaker 18 instead of or in addition to the effect display device 25.
-In the present embodiment, even if the second special game is executed during the execution of the transition notification, the effect game corresponding to the second special game is not executed on the effect display device 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. If the second special game is executed during the execution of the transition notification, the effect display device 25 may execute the effect game corresponding to the second special game. In this case, in the effect display device 25, the mode of the effect symbol when the transition notification is executed may be different from the mode of the effect symbol when the transition notification is not executed. For example, the effect symbol when the transition notification is executed may be smaller in size than the effect symbol when the transition notification is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the transition notification from being obstructed.

When the sub CPU 41a is in the non-time saving state, after inputting control information capable of identifying the time saving state, the sub CPU 41a clocks a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) and executes a transition notification when the predetermined time elapses. However, it is not limited to this. When the sub CPU 41a is in the non-time saving state, after inputting control information capable of identifying the time saving state, the sub CPU 41a issues a transition notification when either the first fluctuation pattern command or the second fluctuation pattern command is input. You may let it run. The transition notification is based on the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the end of the second special game being executed before the end of the first special game being executed, and the end of the second special game. The value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value, and is executed when any one of the first special game and the second special game is started after being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state.

-In the above modification example, when the standby effect is executed, the transition notification is counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game during the execution of the standby effect. It is executed when any one of the first special game and the second special game is started after the value becomes a predetermined value and is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state.

-The sub CPU 41a may execute the transition notification when the control information that can identify the time saving state is input when the time saving state is in the non-time saving state. That is, the sub CPU 41a may execute the second firing intensity notification and the transition notification when the control information that can identify the time saving state is input. In the pachinko gaming machine 10, during the execution of the first special game and the second special game, the second special game being executed ends before the first special game being executed ends, and the second special game ends. When the value counted by the main CPU 40a becomes a predetermined value based on the above, the second firing intensity notification is executed and the transition notification can be executed.

-In the above modified example, when the standby effect is executed, the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the second special game while the standby effect is being executed, and counts by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game. When the set value becomes a predetermined value, the second firing intensity notification is executed and the transition notification can be executed.

-When the sub CPU 41a executes the transition notification during the execution of the first special game, the sub CPU 41a does not have to execute the transition notification according to the fluctuation pattern of the first special game being executed. For example, in the non-time saving state, the sub CPU 41a inputs control information capable of specifying the time saving state during execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern associated with either the normal reach effect or the super reach effect. Even if it does, the transition notification is not executed. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, during the execution of the first special game based on the fluctuation pattern associated with no reach effect, the sub CPU 41a causes the sub CPU 41a to execute the transition notification when the control information capable of identifying the time saving state is input. .. Even when the transition notification is not executed according to the fluctuation pattern, the sub CPU 41a may execute the second firing intensity notification.

-When the sub CPU 41a executes the transition notification during the execution of the first special game, the sub CPU 41a does not have to execute the transition notification according to the fluctuation pattern of the first special game being executed. For example, in the non-time saving state, the sub CPU 41a inputs control information capable of specifying the time saving state during execution of the first special game based on the variation pattern associated with either the normal reach effect or the super reach effect. Even if it does, the transition notification is not executed. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, during the execution of the first special game based on the fluctuation pattern associated with no reach effect, the sub CPU 41a causes the sub CPU 41a to execute the transition notification when the control information capable of identifying the time saving state is input. .. Even when the transition notification is not executed according to the fluctuation pattern, the sub CPU 41a may execute the second firing intensity notification. That is, the transition notification may or may not be executed according to the fluctuation pattern of the first special game being executed when controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, while the second firing The intensity notification is executed regardless of the fluctuation pattern of the first special game being executed when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state.

-The sub CPU 41a does not have to execute the transition notification when the transition notification is executed during the execution of one or both of the first special game and the second special game, and when the running special game becomes a big hit. good. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 41a executes the transition notification during the execution of one or both of the first special game and the second special game, the second firing intensity even when the running special game becomes a big hit. It is good to execute the notification.

-The sub CPU 41a does not have to execute the transition notification during the execution of the standby effect. On the other hand, the sub CPU 41a may execute the second firing intensity notification during the execution of the standby effect. That is, during the execution of the standby effect, the second special game is executed, and when the value counted by the main CPU 40a based on the execution of the second special game becomes a predetermined value, the standby effect is continuously executed. At the same time, the second firing intensity notification is executed, but the transition notification is not executed.

-If the second special game is a big hit when it is normally controlled to a low accuracy state, the execution of the production game based on the first special game is stopped even during the execution of the first special game, and the production is performed. The display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. In addition, when the first special game is a big hit when controlled to any of the specific low probability state, the specific high probability state, and the special state, the second special game is being executed. Also, the execution of the effect game based on the second special game may be stopped, and the effect display device 25 may execute a predetermined jackpot notification effect. The predetermined jackpot notification effect may be an effect in which an image including character information such as "opportunity is changing" is displayed on the effect display device 25.

-As a pachinko game machine that can be controlled to a probability fluctuation state, a specification that controls the probability fluctuation state until the next big hit game is given, a specification that controls the probability fluctuation state until the fall lottery is won (fall machine), in advance There is a specification (ST machine) that controls the probability fluctuation state until the symbol fluctuation game for a predetermined number of times is completed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled to the probability fluctuation state has a specification (V probability variation machine) that controls the probability fluctuation state when the game ball passes through a specific area. The pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment may be embodied in any of these specifications of the pachinko gaming machine. Further, it may be a pachinko gaming machine having specifications in which the above-mentioned falling machine and V probability changing machine are mixed. In addition, the V probability change machine has a specification of having a single large winning opening to generate a specific round game. The V probabilistic machine is equipped with a plurality of large winning openings consisting of a large winning opening (V winning opening) opened in a specific round game and a large winning opening opened in a round game other than a specific round game, and a specific round. There is a specification that causes a game. Each embodiment may be embodied in a V probabilistic machine having any specification. The above embodiment does not have to be a gaming machine that can be controlled by a small hit rush.

In the above embodiment, the sub-board 41 is used as the sub-general control board, and the display control board that specially controls the effect display device 25, the light emission control board that specially controls the decorative lamp 17, and the speaker 18 are provided separately from the sub-board 41. A sound control board for specialized control may be provided. A sub-board may include such a sub-controlled control board and a board that controls other effects.

-In the above embodiment, the main CPU 40a of the main board 40 and the sub CPU 41a of the sub board 41 may be mounted on a single board. Further, in the above alternative example, the display control board, the light emission control board, and the sound control board may be arbitrarily combined to form a single board or a plurality of boards.

The technical idea that can be grasped from this embodiment and the modified example will be described.
(B) In a gaming machine that can execute a symbol variation game and can give a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, the first starting port that is always open and A second starting port that is opened when the opening / closing member operates in the open state, a launching operation means that can launch a game ball toward the game area of the game board, and a state control means that controls the game state. A counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game and a notifying means for executing the notification are provided, and the first starting port is entered by setting the firing intensity of the firing operating means as the first firing strength. It is possible to make a ball, and the second starting port can enter a ball by setting the firing intensity of the firing operating means to the second firing intensity, and the state control means is in a non-probability variable state. It is possible to control a probability fluctuation state different from the non-probability fluctuation state, a non-time reduction state, and a time reduction state different from the non-time reduction state. In the non-time reduction state, the game is played with the first firing intensity. While it is recommended to launch the ball, in the time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the second firing intensity, and the value counted by the counting means is given by the jackpot game. An initial value is set based on the above, and the counting means counts based on the end of the symbol variation game in the non-probability variation state, and in the symbol variation game, a game to the first start port is performed. There is a first special symbol variation game that can be executed when the ball enters the ball, and a second special symbol variation game that can be executed when the game ball enters the second starting port. The special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed at the same time, and when the value counted by the counting means becomes a predetermined value, the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state. During the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the second special symbol variation game being executed ends before the execution of the first special symbol variation game ends, and the said When the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the end of the second special symbol variation game, the notification recommending to launch the game ball with the second firing intensity is executed. A game machine to be.

(B) When the gaming machine is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, a notification recommending that the gaming ball is launched at the second firing intensity and a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state are provided. The gaming machine described in (a) that is feasible.

(C) The state control means can control to the time saving state when the big hit game is completed, and the gaming machine is controlled to the time saving state when the big hit game is finished. The mode of notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, which can be executed when the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is possible, the value counted by the counting means becomes a predetermined value, and is controlled to the time saving state, is described as described above. The gaming machine according to (b), which is different from the mode of notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, which can be executed when the jackpot game is completed and controlled to the time saving state.

(D) The notification recommending that the game ball is launched at the second firing intensity is the first special symbol variation during execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. The second special symbol variation game that is being executed ends before the game ends, and the value counted by the counting means based on the end of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, and the non-time saving state While the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is executed when the time is controlled from the first to the second special symbol variation game, the first one being executed during the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game. The second special symbol variation game that is being executed ends before the special symbol variation game ends, and the value counted by the counting means based on the end of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, and the above-mentioned The gaming machine according to (b) or (c), which is executed when a predetermined time elapses after being controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state.

(E) The game machine is provided with an effect executing means for executing the effect, and when the game machine is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, a notification recommending that the game ball be launched with the second firing intensity and notification. Notification regarding the transition of the gaming state can be executed, and the effect executing means corresponds to either the first special symbol variation game being executed or the second special symbol variation game being executed. When the game can be executed and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are simultaneously executed before the start of the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, the second special symbol being executed is being executed. While the effect game corresponding to the variable game is not executed, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variable game being executed is executed, and after the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is completed, the first special symbol is executed. When the variable game and the second special symbol variable game are being executed at the same time, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variable game being executed is not executed, while the second special symbol variable game being executed is executed. The gaming machine according to (a), wherein the corresponding production game is executed.

(F) The aspect of the effect game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game being executed is different from the aspect of the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed (e). Machine.

(G) The effect executing means can execute a specific game separately from the effect game, and the specific game includes a first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed and being executed. When there is a second specific game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed at the same time, a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is made. The first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is executed and the second is being executed both before the start of the game and after the end of the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state. The gaming machine according to (e) or (f), wherein the second specific game corresponding to the special symbol variation game is executed.

(H) In a gaming machine that can suspend the execution of a symbol variation game and can grant a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery, the first starting port that is always open and the opening / closing A second starting port that is opened when the member operates in the open state, a launching operation means that can launch a game ball toward the game area of the game board, and a state control means that controls the game state. The first starting port is provided with a counting means for counting the number of executions of the symbol variation game, a notification means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing operating means, and an effect executing means for executing the effect, and the first starting port is the firing operation. It is possible to enter the ball by setting the firing intensity of the means to the first firing strength, and the second starting port can enter the ball by setting the firing strength of the firing operating means to the second firing strength. It is possible, and the state control means can control a non-probability fluctuation state, a probability fluctuation state different from the non-probability fluctuation state, a non-time reduction state, and a time reduction state different from the non-time reduction state. In the non-time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the first firing intensity, while in the time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the second firing intensity. The value counted by the counting means is set to an initial value based on the jackpot game being given, and the counting means counts based on the execution of the symbol fluctuation game in the non-probability fluctuation state, and the above-mentioned The symbol variation game can be executed with the first special symbol variation game that can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port and the game ball that can be executed when the game ball enters the second start port. There is a second special symbol variation game, and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed at the same time, and the first special symbol variation game is the second special symbol variation game. It is possible to execute the second special symbol variation game even when the execution of the symbol variation game is not suspended and the second special symbol variation game is not executed. It is possible to execute the first special symbol variation game even when the execution is not suspended and the first special symbol variation game is not executed. 1 There is a standby effect that can be executed in a situation where the execution of the special symbol variation game is not suspended and the first special symbol variation game is not executed, and the value counted by the counting means is a predetermined value. When it becomes, from the non-time saving state to the time saving The state is controlled, and the second special symbol variation game is executed during the execution of the standby effect, and the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value. At that time, the game machine is characterized in that the standby effect is continuously executed and a notification recommending that the game ball is launched at the second firing intensity is executed.

(I) When the first special symbol variation game is executed during the execution of the standby effect, and the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the first special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value. The gaming machine according to (h), wherein the standby effect is completed, and a notification recommending that the gaming ball is launched at the second firing intensity is executed.

(N) When the gaming machine is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, a notification recommending that the gaming ball is launched at the second firing intensity and a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state are provided. The gaming machine described in (H) that is feasible.

(L) The state control means can control to the time saving state when the big hit game is completed, and the gaming machine is controlled to the time saving state when the big hit game is finished. The mode of notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, which can be executed when the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is possible, the value counted by the counting means becomes a predetermined value, and is controlled to the time saving state, is described as described above. The gaming machine according to (n), which is different from the mode of notification regarding the transition of the gaming state, which can be executed when the jackpot game is completed and controlled to the time saving state.

(W) The notification recommending that the game ball is fired at the second firing intensity is that the second special symbol variation game is executed during the execution of the standby effect, and the second special symbol variation game is executed. Based on this, the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value and is executed when the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state, while the notification regarding the transition of the game state is being executed during the standby effect. In, the second special symbol variation game is executed, and the value counted by the counting means based on the execution of the second special symbol variation game becomes the predetermined value, and is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state. The gaming machine according to (nu) or (le), which is executed when a predetermined time has elapsed.

(W) When the game machine is controlled from the non-time saving state to the time saving state, a notification recommending that the game ball is launched at the second firing intensity and a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state are provided. It is feasible, and the effect executing means can execute an effect game corresponding to either the first special symbol variation game being executed or the second special symbol variation game being executed, and the gaming state. When the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed at the same time before the start of the notification regarding the transition of the above, the production game corresponding to the running second special symbol variation game is executed. On the other hand, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is executed, and after the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is completed, the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are executed. When is being executed at the same time, the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is not executed, while the effect game corresponding to the running second special symbol variation game is executed ( The game machine described in (h).

(F) The game according to (W), wherein the mode of the effect game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game being executed is different from the aspect of the effect game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed. Machine.

(Y) The effect executing means can execute a specific game separately from the effect game, and the specific game includes a first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed and being executed. When there is a second specific game corresponding to the second special symbol variation game and the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed at the same time, a notification regarding the transition of the gaming state is made. The first specific game corresponding to the first special symbol variation game being executed is executed and the second is being executed both before the start of the game and after the end of the notification regarding the transition of the gaming state. The gaming machine according to (W) or (F), wherein the second specific game corresponding to the special symbol variation game is executed.

10 ... Pachinko game machine, 16 ... Launch handle, 17 ... Decorative lamp, 18 ... Speaker, 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area, 22g ... Launch intensity notification lamp, 25 ... Direction display device, 26 ... 1st start port, 27 ... 2nd start port, 28 ... 1st variable member, 40a ... main CPU, 40c ... main RAM, 41a ... sub CPU, 41c ... sub RAM, IF ... second firing intensity notification.

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In a gaming machine that can execute a symbol variation game and can give a jackpot game when a jackpot is won in a jackpot lottery.
The first starting port, which is always open,
A second starting port that is opened when the opening / closing member operates in the open state,
A launch operation means that can launch a game ball toward the game area of the game board,
A state control means for controlling the game state and
A counting means for counting the number of times the symbol variation game is executed, and
A notification means for notifying the firing intensity of the firing operating means is provided.
The first starting port can be entered by setting the firing intensity of the firing operating means to the first firing strength.
The second starting port can be entered by setting the firing intensity of the firing operating means to the second firing strength.
The state control means can control a non-probability fluctuation state, a probability fluctuation state different from the non-probability fluctuation state, a non-time reduction state, and a time reduction state different from the non-time reduction state.
In the non-time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the first firing intensity, while in the time saving state, it is recommended to launch the game ball at the second firing intensity.
The value counted by the counting means is set to an initial value based on the jackpot game being given.
The counting means counts based on the end of the symbol variation game in the non-probability variation state.
The symbol variation game can be executed with the first special symbol variation game that can be executed when the game ball enters the first start port and the game ball that can be executed when the game ball enters the second start port. There is a second special symbol change game,
The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game can be executed at the same time.
When the value counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined value, the non-time saving state is controlled to the time saving state.
During the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the second special symbol variation game being executed ends before the execution of the first special symbol variation game ends, and the said When the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the end of the second special symbol variation game, the notification recommending to launch the game ball with the second firing intensity is executed. Game machine to be. During the execution of the first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game, the first special symbol variation game being executed ends before the execution of the second special symbol variation game ends, and the said When the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the end of the first special symbol variation game, the notification recommending to launch the game ball with the second firing intensity is executed. The game machine described in. Equipped with a production execution means to execute the production
The effect includes a notice effect that is executed according to the result of the jackpot lottery.
The effect executing means can execute the advance notice effect during the execution of the first special symbol variation game in the non-time saving state.
The first special symbol variation game and the second special symbol variation game are being executed, and during the execution of the advance notice effect, the first special symbol variation game being executed is being executed before the end. When the second special symbol variation game ends and the value counted by the counting means becomes the predetermined value based on the end of the second special symbol variation game, the advance notice effect being executed is continuously executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a notification recommending that the gaming ball is launched at the second firing intensity is executed at the same time.

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